1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 818 kg more than 1959 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 874 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
