2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-350 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
