1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
