1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 136 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 Sierra 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 Sierra. 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 Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
