1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 458 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit 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.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ford Megastar II 1999 Lotus Esprit
Make Ford Lotus
Model Megastar II Esprit
Year Released 1977 1999
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1993 cc 3506 cc
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Torque 170 Nm 542 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 1378 kg


 

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