This is what I've found out. Hot Rod mag did a story on the quickest muscle car from the big three and this is what they published, 1970 Hemi Cuda 13.1 sec. in 1/4 mile, 1969 454 c.i. Camaro ran 13.1 sec., and 1967 Fairlane 427 c.i. 12.9 sec.. Upon studying the times of the sport compacts in the price range of $40,000 or less, none have lower 1/4 mile times than those 3 muscle cars. Also from studying 1/4 mile race tracks posted times, once you hit the 9 sec. mark sport compacts can no longer keep up. Has anyone found anything different than this? :coffee:
I thought I said that already................ :dontknow:
Well I really don't understand the question. But heres my take on it.
Your muscle car... lets just say a cuda for example. lets start off with a runnign and driving 72-74. They go for about what 10k for a decent one with a small block? Now buying a big block and building it,buliding the trans and rear to hold it, the wheels and tires etc. That right there is about 10 k to get the car in the high 11's. Maybe you could do it cheaper. So now your into it for 20k, no air conditiong and tachin out at 3,500 going 60mph down the free way to get to the track listening to loud pipes resonace beating into your head giving you a head ache.
Now some of the imports today you can but new for less then 20k and they run low to high 13's right from the factory. Ex. Lancer evo,srt 4, wrx, etc. lets not forget the 90-99 turbo dsm's and v tec hondas you can snag for dirt cheap, about 5k running high 14's stock. The after market is so huge for these imports . with a little computer work, a free flowing exhaust, intake, turbo upgrade etc, you can get them into the 12's fairly easily,CHEAP ,still be reliable and drive to the track and whatever speed you would like, hold a coversation with the radio and air conditioing on a still rip off a quick time.
I like both, but if you wnat an everyday driver and also like performance/somewhat of gas milage and import is an alright car to go with.
Now when you start getting to the low 11second range, it takes alot more money to start making the car go faster. this is where a muscle car would start gettign cheaper but now your turning into a strictly race car. Both have there good and bad parts. You guys probably think I'm nuts now but if any of you had the experience of both, you can relate to what im saying.
