1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 2011 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1582 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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