With such a large selection of programming languages it can be
difficult to choose one for a particular project. Reading the manuals
to evaluate the languages is a time consuming process. On the other
hand, most people already have a fairly good idea of how various
automobiles compare. So in order to assist those trying to choose a
language, we have prepared a chart that matches programming languages
with comparable automobiles.

Assembler     - A Formula I race car. Very fast, but difficult to drive
		and expensive to maintain.
FORTRAN II    - A Model T Ford. In its day, it was king of the road.
FORTRAN IV    - A Model A Ford.
FORTRAN 77    - A six-cylinder Ford Fairlaine with standard
		transmission and no seat belts.
COBOL         - A delivery van. It's bulky and ugly, but it does the
		work.
BASIC         - A second-hand Rambler with a rebuilt engine and patched
		upholstery. Your dad bought it for you to learn to
		drive; you'll ditch the car as soon as you can afford a
		new one.
PL/I          - A Cadillac convertible with automatic transmission, a
		two-tone paint job, whitewall tires, chrome exhaust
		pipes, and fuzzy dice hanging in the windshield.
C             - A black Firebird, the all-macho car. Comes with
		optional seat belts (lint) and optional fuzz buster
		(escape to assembler).
ALGOL 60      - An Austin Mini. Boy, that's a small car!
Pascal        - A Volkswagen Beetle. It's small but sturdy, and was
		once popular with intellectuals.
Modula II     - A Volkswagen Rabbit with a trailer hitch.
ALGOL 68      - An Astin Martin. An impressive car, but not just anyone
		can drive it.
LISP          - An electric car. It's simple but slow. Seat belts are
		not available.
PROLOG/LUCID  - Prototype concept cars.
Maple/MACSYMA - All-terrain vehicles.
FORTH         - A go-cart.
LOGO          - A kiddie's replica of a Rolls-Royce. Comes with a real
		engine anda working horn.
APL           - A double-decker bus. It takes rows and columns of
		passengersto the same place all at the same
		time. However, the controls are written right-to-left
		in Greek.
Ada           - An olive drab Mercedes-Benz staff car. Power steering,
		power brakes, and automatic transmission are all
		standard. No other colors or options are available. If
		it's good enough for the generals, it's good enough for
		you.