1984 Austin Montego vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 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 1980 Mercury Cougar 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 1980 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Montego | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |