1985 Austin Montego vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Austin Montego (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 195 kg more than 1985 Austin Montego.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Austin Montego (181 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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