2007 Hummer H3 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hummer H3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hummer H3.
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-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hummer H3. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2007 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hummer H3 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Hummer | Ford |
| Model | H3 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 136 L |
