1976 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 2 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 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 37 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 480 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.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 119 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
