1984 Austin Montego vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | Montego | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |