1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1020 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, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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