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
- 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 | $59,500 | $71,900 – $174,495 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 4 |
| Horsepower | — | 250 HP |
| Cruise Speed | — | 157 kts (291 km/h) |
| Range | — | 956 nm (1,771 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
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.
Pick the M20 if…
- Budget matters — from $59,500 vs $71,900, you save ~$12,400.
Pick the Comanche if…
- More inventory — 65 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.