1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 763 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Anglia | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
