1989 Austin Montego vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1989 Austin Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Montego weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar.
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, 1989 Austin Montego (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Montego | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Telstar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |