1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford F-250 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-250 | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 474 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |