1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3967 mm |
