2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 563 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
