1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 41 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (101 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Megastar II | Lancer |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1238 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 101 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 845 kg |