2001 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Trans Am 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 232 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am.
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) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (455 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Trans Am | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Trans Am | F-350 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 548 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3967 mm |