1984 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 470 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 1989 Ford Falcon 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 1989 Ford Falcon. 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |