2000 Ford F-150 vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 2003 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
