1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Austin Allegro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1979 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego 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 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Allegro | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Allegro | Montego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 78 L |
