2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 30 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 672 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (340 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Megastar II |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 920 kg |