1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet El Camino.
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. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet El Camino | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | El Camino | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 355 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |