2009 BMW 120 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 605 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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