1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 10 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), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nova | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |