1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 580 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |