1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 665 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
