1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 802 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1970 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Monaco | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |
