1984 Austin Montego vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Bristol 404 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Bristol 404. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | Montego | 404 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
