1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1972 ZIL 114

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 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 114 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2255 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, 1972 ZIL 114 (580 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1972 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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