1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (180 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Lotus Exige 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 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige 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 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Megastar II | Exige |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 916 kg |