1975 Austin Allegro vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Austin Allegro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 274 kg more than 1975 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford Consul 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 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Allegro | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Allegro | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 47 L |