1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 507 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 31 L |
