1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 795 kg more than 1953 Ford Vedette. 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Monaco | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
