1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 625 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
