1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco 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 196 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 889 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Dodge Monaco | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Monaco | Capri |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |