2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 25 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1530 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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