1970 Buick GS vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 710 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS 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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