1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Lincoln Continental 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 1972 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro, 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Allegro | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
