2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 911 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 142 L |
