1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 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 118 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Monaco | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |
