1983 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Camaro | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
