1984 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 12 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 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 572 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, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Taurus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |