1982 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Austin Allegro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 991 kg more than 1982 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Allegro | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Allegro | Montego |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
