1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 1974 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
