1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1850 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Megastar II | 600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6330 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 500 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2770 kg |