1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 455 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Megastar II | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3789 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 295 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1375 kg |