1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 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 80 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 163 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Dodge Monaco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Monaco | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
