1985 Austin Montego vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Austin Montego (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Austin Montego (181 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1985 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1985 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Montego | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Corsair |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |