1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
