1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 1300 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 290 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1300.

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 1964 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 1300 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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