1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 195 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | Mythos |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 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 | 1445 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
