1982 Austin Allegro vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1982 Austin Allegro and 1982 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 515 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 1982 Mercury Cougar 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 1982 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Allegro | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Allegro | Cougar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |