1984 Austin Montego vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 235 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 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 1981 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | Montego | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
