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 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 48 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 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 455 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 (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 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 | 5736 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |