1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 272 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
