2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-150 and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2363 kg | 1213 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
