1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 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 101 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 900 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3110 mm |
