1974 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Holden Nova

To start off, 1995 Holden Nova is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Nova (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Nova weights approximately 58 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Holden Nova (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.

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