1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Nova and 1968 Ford 17 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 272 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | 17 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |