2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1404 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 136 L |
