2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 318 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
