1975 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri 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 20 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 103 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri 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:
1975 Ford Capri | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 920 kg |