1984 Austin Montego vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 101 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Ford Capri 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 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |