2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 926 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Anglia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 738 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |