1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Ford Megastar II were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 496 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 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:
1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 920 kg |