1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo

To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 135 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. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Megastar II Sapporo
Year Released 1977 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 1055 kg