2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
Because 2010 Ford F-350 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 2010 Ford F-350. 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 966 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 144 L |
