1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 528 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (256 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |