2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 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 2011 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 411 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |