1984 Austin Montego vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 770 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 1977 Ford LTD 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 1977 Ford LTD. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1977 Ford LTD 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. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | LTD |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |