1978 Austin Marina vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 11 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 880 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3110 mm |
