1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1997 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 556 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. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang 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.

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