1995 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 277 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3391 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |