1984 Austin Montego vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus 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 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1984 Austin Montego (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
