1984 Austin Montego vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 110 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
