1984 Austin Montego vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 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.
Because 1997 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
