1950 Austin A135 vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 22 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 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 130 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A135 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
