1991 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1991 Austin Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1991 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1991 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Austin Montego weights approximately 108 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Austin Montego. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1991 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1991 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
