2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2003 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-250 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1460 mm |