1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit

To start off, both 1977 Ford Megastar II and 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 38 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 115 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ford Megastar II is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Megastar II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. (111 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit.

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