1984 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 664 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 Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. 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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |