1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 712 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
