1984 Austin Montego vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2300 mm |
