1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S 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 185 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Dodge | Simca |
| Model | Monaco | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |
