1986 Austin Montego vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Austin Montego would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 741 kg more than 1986 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Austin Montego | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | Montego | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
