1993 Austin Montego vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1993 Austin Montego is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Austin Montego (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1993 Austin Montego.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1993 Austin Montego (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Montego | 109 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
