1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera 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 23 more horse power than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 60 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera has manual transmission. 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera 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 | 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Megastar II | Bagheera |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1442 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 108 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 980 kg |