1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | F-150 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3520 mm |