1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1983 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 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 64 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 102 kg more than 1983 Jaguar XJS. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1983 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaco | XJS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |
