1984 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Montego | Freelander |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |