2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1998 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-150 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1350 mm |
