1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 280 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari D 50 has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari D 50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | D 50 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 920 kg |