1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 692 kg more than 1959 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Anglia | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 53 L |
