1976 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 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, 1976 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Escort |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |