1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Anglia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |