1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |