1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1983 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Meteor weights approximately 70 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro. 1983 Ford Meteor 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. 1983 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Allegro | Meteor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |