Piper Comanche vs Mooney M20
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
- 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
No active listings right now.
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) | Piper Comanche | Mooney M20 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1232 |
| Serious | — | 137 |
| Fatal | — | 353 |
| Fatalities | — | 633 |
| % Fatal | — | 29% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Comanche | Mooney M20 |
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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: Piper Comanche or Mooney M20?
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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