2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford E-350

To start off, 2010 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-350 (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-350 weights approximately 246 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.

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, 2010 Ford E-350 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

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