1984 Austin Montego vs. 1959 Austin Princess
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1230 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 1959 Austin Princess 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 1959 Austin Princess. 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1959 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Montego | Princess |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3360 mm |
