2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-350 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 40 L |
