1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 733 kg more than 1957 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort. 1974 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1957 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2220 mm |
