1984 Austin Montego vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor 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 39 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 220 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Montego | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |