1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 400 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1997 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1997 Maserati Shamal 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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1977 Ford Megastar II | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Megastar II | Shamal |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3217 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 444 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1320 kg |