1953 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 752 kg more than 1953 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Anglia | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2685 mm |
