2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1557 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-250 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |
