1984 Austin Montego vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 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 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 16 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (109 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |