2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-350 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |