1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1960 Ford Anglia
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Anglia
Year Released 1998 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5680 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 35 HP
Torque 678 Nm 70 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 45 L


 

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