2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Ford Anglia

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 714 kg more than 1967 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 1967 Ford Anglia
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Anglia
Year Released 2006 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6998 cc 996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 506 HP 37 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 637 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2700 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1451 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 45 L


 

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