1977 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Nova | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |