1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 219 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.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Dodge Monaco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Monaco | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
