2008 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Ford F-150

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 855 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

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