1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1197 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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