1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |
