1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Allegro (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 152 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Because 1981 Ford Capri 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 1981 Ford Capri. 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 (137 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Allegro | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |