Mooney M20 vs Piper Comanche
The Piper Comanche and Mooney M20 are efficient retractable singles — the Comanche has a roomier cabin and softer ride; the Mooney is the speed-per-horsepower efficiency leader with a tighter cabin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 57
- Median asking
- $115,000
- Range
- $71,900–$174,495
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 1958–1992
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Mooney M20 | Piper Comanche |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1232 | — |
| Serious | 137 | — |
| Fatal | 353 | — |
| Fatalities | 633 | — |
| % Fatal | 29% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Mooney M20 | Piper Comanche |
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| Price Range | — | $71,900 – $174,495 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | — | 157 kts (291 km/h) |
| Range | — | 956 nm (1,771 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Mooney M20 or Piper Comanche?
Bottom line: Choose the Mooney M20 for the best speed and fuel efficiency in the class. Choose the Comanche for a roomier, more comfortable cabin and easier entry, at similar cruise speeds — when comfort matters more than outright efficiency.
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