1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 80 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1975 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1975 Triumph TR7 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.
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1977 Ford Megastar II | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Megastar II | TR7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1000 kg |