2001 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford F-150 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-150 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |