2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford F-250 2002 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model F-250 Accord
Year Released 2003 2002
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 216 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 99 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 60 L


 

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