1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 934 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Dodge Monaco | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Monaco | Taunus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |