1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang 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 1984 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 1984 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |