1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 776 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Anglia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |