1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 865 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2260 mm |
