1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 760 kg more than 1958 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Anglia | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2850 mm |