1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 44 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 656 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Monaco | Ram |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
