1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1980 Austin Allegro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 545 kg more than 1980 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane 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 Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Allegro | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 103 mm |
| 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 | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |
