2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford F-150 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | F-150 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2352 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |