1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 780 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 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 1994 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Allegro | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |