09-24-2003, 12:33 AM
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The Coupe (a clear winner) wouldn't be a fair comparison to the Vette but the Cobra would be!
Aerodynamics were not so hot on the Cobra either at speeds of 150 or so, lol.
No question, the old Ford 272-292-312 Y blocks were pathetic!Chevy hit a home run in 1955 with their SB 265-283. By the time Ford got their act together with the 260-289, Chevy had a HUGE lead in research, public acceptance and after market parts!
I think the 289 proved itself to be a worthy opponent! Problem? It took a LOT more money to build a good Ford 289 than it did to build a good Chevy 283! THAT problem has persisted until just a few years ago!
I don't think the 283 offered enough of an advantage to overcome the other drawbacks on the Vette, and the "potent" 289! But that 327 might have tipped the scales in favor of the Vette by 63 or so.
Really, no prejudice either way, that just the way I see it. I wonder...........
Ernie
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