1989 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1989 Austin Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Montego weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 Marcos 2 Litres 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 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Montego | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | Montego | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |