1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 7 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 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 45 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
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 | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |