1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 558 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | F-350 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3490 mm |