1976 Austin Allegro vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1976 Austin Allegro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1976 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1976 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 545 kg more than 1976 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Austin Allegro | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Allegro | Montclair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |