2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2008 Ford F-350 and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 471 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.

Because 2008 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford F-350 2008 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model F-350 Accord
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6802 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 6260 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2430 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3970 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 65 L


 

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