1992 Dodge Monaco vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Dodge Monaco is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Monaco (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 7 kg more than 1992 Dodge Monaco.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Monaco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Monaco. (232 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Monaco | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Monaco | Comet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
