1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 46 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Megastar II | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 780 kg |