1984 Austin Montego vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 114 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | Montego | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
