1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
