1984 Austin Montego vs. 1997 Ford Escort

To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 220 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, 1997 Ford Escort (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.

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