1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 15 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 870 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 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 | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Megastar II | 850 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4988 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 450 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1790 kg |