1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
