1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle 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 70 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 180 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Megastar II | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Megastar II | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1192 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 740 kg |
