1994 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 Austin Montego is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1994 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Austin Montego weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Austin Montego (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Austin Montego | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Taunus |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |