1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Austin Allegro (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Allegro | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |
