1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 43 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
