1984 Austin Montego vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 22 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1836 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 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
