1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,299 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 (272 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |