1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 972 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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 (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Dodge Monaco | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | Dodge | Morris |
Model | Monaco | Minor |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2190 mm |