1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Megastar II |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1993 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
