1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.
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 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Granada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
