1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 293 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 728 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Anglia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 70 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |