2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 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 Honda Civic | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3050 mm |
