1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. 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 64 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 480 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
