1984 Austin Montego vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1430 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 1998 Bentley Continental 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 1998 Bentley Continental. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 752 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1998 Bentley Continental 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. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | Montego | Continental |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |
