1984 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Ford Orion
To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 8 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. Both 1984 Austin Montego and 1992 Ford Orion are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Orion should accelerate faster 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, 1992 Ford Orion (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1992 Ford Orion | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Orion |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |