1989 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Ford Laser
To start off, 1992 Ford Laser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Austin Montego would be higher. Both 1989 Austin Montego and 1992 Ford Laser are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Laser (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Montego weights approximately 105 kg more than 1992 Ford Laser.
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 (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1989 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Laser. 1992 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1989 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1989 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Montego | 1992 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Laser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
