1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco 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 91 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 965 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Monaco | Escort |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
