1980 Austin Allegro vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1156 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Allegro | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
