1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 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 181 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 454 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1967 Dodge Monaco has manual transmission. 1967 Dodge Monaco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Crown |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
