1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 750 kg more than 1956 Ford Anglia. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2220 mm |
