2012 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Camaro and 2012 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 980 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Ka |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 426 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
