1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Austin Allegro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 60 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 1979 Ford Escort 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 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 1980 Austin Allegro (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Allegro | Escort |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
