1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 136 L |
