1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Ford GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 494 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 305 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 | 1545 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
