1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 699 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
