1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | F-350 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 132 L |