1998 Ford F-150 vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-150 | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
