1998 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 21 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, 1998 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 525 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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 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:
1998 BMW 318 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 920 kg |