1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-250 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 1802 cc |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
