1984 Austin Montego vs. 1993 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 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), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 142 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.
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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1993 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
