1984 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 684 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 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2838 mm |