1984 Austin Montego vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1971 Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord. 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 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Montego | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |