1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 7 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 208 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 932 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony. 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 (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1974 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1974 Hyundai Pony 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 | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Monaco | Pony |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
