2004 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 27 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 870 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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