1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 279 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | 550 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
