1983 Austin Allegro vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro.
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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1983 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1983 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Allegro | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Allegro | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
