1994 Austin Montego vs. 1994 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1994 Austin Montego and 1994 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Escort (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1994 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Austin Montego weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Ford Escort.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Austin Montego | 1994 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Escort |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
