1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 529 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
