2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 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 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-250 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3789 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
