1984 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 42 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Austin Montego | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |