1985 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1985 Austin Montego and 1985 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Sierra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (181 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Montego | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
