1993 Austin Montego vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1993 Austin Montego and 1993 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 460 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 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Austin Montego. (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Austin Montego. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1993 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
