1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 928 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Megastar II | 928 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4664 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1450 kg |