1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | E-250 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |