In a sense, it is an entirely different font, as Monaco includes both the original bitmap style for and the later outline style. When you turn on anti-aliasing, it overrides the use of the bitmap style when it would otherwise be used.
To see just how different they are, open up a window where you can toggle AA on and off (e.g. a Terminal window), and compare Monaco at 9pt-12pt each way.
To see just how different they are, open up a window where you can toggle AA on and off (e.g. a Terminal window), and compare Monaco at 9pt-12pt each way.