1984 Austin Montego vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1275 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 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
Model | Montego | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |