1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 637 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.

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. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1980 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1980 Simca 2 Litres 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 1980 Simca 2 Litres
Make Dodge Simca
Model Monaco 2 Litres
Year Released 1967 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6284 cc 1979 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 290 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1762 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 5570 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2670 mm


 

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