1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 21 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 73 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 587 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1988 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1988 Maserati 420 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 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Monaco | 420 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
