1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 570 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Megastar II |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1993 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 920 kg |
