1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 475 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 920 kg |