My 57 Dodge D500s were rated at 43.5 taxable hp back in
'57!!!
Hoover wrote:
>
> First anyone notice the new Motor Trend...great 50th
> anniversary issue? Being a 60 Dodge lover the Red
> Phoenix on the cover is amazing.
> My question is regarding estimate of horsepower.In an article
> they compare a new 99 Honda Mini Van to some legendary old
> V-8 muscle including the 55/300 and 58/Vette in which the
> 0-60 times are matched by the mini-van (all in the 9/10 second
> range). The article obviously praises todays 6 cylinder efficiency
> but goes on to talk about historical overinflated horsepower estimates.
> The premise was unrestricted ,without air cleaner belts etc, as the
> old formula and today is more conservative..effective horsepower
> as mounted in car.So to anyone who might know what is the effective
> equivalent between yesterday and today in percentage terms.If it is
> a range what would it be? Or if you prefer take a shot at the 383
> in my Polara factory rated in 1960 at 325hp...what would it be by
> todays standards???
> Bob Howard
> 60 Polara Wagon
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