1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 1271 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
