1982 Austin Allegro vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Meteor weights approximately 85 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Allegro | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Allegro | Meteor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |