1994 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1994 Austin Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Austin Montego (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Austin Montego | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Montego | Meteor |
Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |