1984 Dodge 600 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 1984 Dodge 600 is newer by 7 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Dodge 600. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge 600 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

Because 1977 Ford Megastar II is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Megastar II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Dodge 600, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge 600. (158 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge 600.

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