1993 Austin Montego vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1993 Austin Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 610 kg more than 1993 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Austin Montego. (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Montego | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
