2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 778 kg more than 1960 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Anglia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 70 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |