1975 Austin Allegro vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 220 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 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, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Allegro | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Allegro | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
