2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 384 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 83 L |
