1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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 (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |