1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 460 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Megastar II | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5042 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 352 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1380 kg |