1996 BMW 840 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 19 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 820 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 920 kg |