1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 5 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 852 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Monaco | 616 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2480 mm |
