1974 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 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) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 920 kg |