2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-350 would be higher. Both 2012 Ford F-350 and 2013 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 6,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-350 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
