1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (290 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (515 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Dodge Monaco. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 917 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 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | 917 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
