1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1972 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 550 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |