1984 Austin Montego vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 510 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 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will offer significantly more control. 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 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Austin | Willys-Overland |
Model | Montego | Rural |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |