1984 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
