1978 Austin Allegro vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Granada 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 1984 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Allegro. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Allegro | Granada |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
