1984 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1986 Ford Tempo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Austin Montego would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 61 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Austin Montego (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo. 1986 Ford Tempo 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. 1986 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
