1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monaco | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3910 mm |
