2003 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 26 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, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 380 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (167 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2003 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.

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