1984 Austin Montego vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 820 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Montego | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
