1950 Austin A135 vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
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 (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A135 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 83 L |
