1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 635 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |