Gold to dollar ratio in the early 1900’s compared to today Ratio Value: 1919 Silver: 2.65 per ounce Gold: 28.76 per ounce TODAY Silver: 4,681.00 per ounce Gold: 33,713.00 per ounce Purchasing Power: 1930-1940 Average chevy car cost: 16-18 ounces of gold 1927: Median Priced Harley 11 ounces of gold TODAY Average chevy car cost:16-18 ounces of gold Median Priced Harley 11 ounces of gold