1984 Austin Montego vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 200 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 1979 Ford Mustang 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 1979 Ford Mustang. 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |