1984 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fiesta (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
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, 1989 Ford Fiesta (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |