1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1999 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cavalier | F-150 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3050 mm |