1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1988 Ford Taurus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Because 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
