1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1975 Chevrolet Nova and 1975 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 641 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |