1974 Chevrolet Vega 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 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 85 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Megastar II |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1993 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 920 kg |
