2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 586 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
