1984 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1989 Lancia Delta 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 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Delta. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 40 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, 1989 Lancia Delta (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | Montego | Delta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
