1984 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
