1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 15 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 118 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Monaco | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2300 mm |
