Love these Chebby vs Ford comparisons. I believe the 427 Cobra was developed because of the GS Vette. When the 427 SC hit the track it was all over for the GS and Cheetah. Not too many GS Vettes or Cheetahs in any form are on the road, but there's no end to Cobras of all kinds regardless of lawsuits from the old man CS, God love him.
Something I've noticed: When FoMoCo sets its mind to win, look out Chevrolet, Ferrari, Toyota, Honda . . . . Example: When Enzo reneged on the deal with Henry II to sell Ferrari to Ford, the Duece said to Enzo, "If we can't buy you, then we'll beat you!" Enter the GT40 and the LeMans wins which followed. Then there's the Gen"Ford", aka Chevrolet Gen IV CART engine, that could finally beat Toyota.
By the way, I sure like Z06 Vettes.
