1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1972 Volvo 1800

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 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 12 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 270 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (153 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.

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