1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 805 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (333 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1975 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Anglia | Nova |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
