1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 34 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1978 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 E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | E-350 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3505 mm |