2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 930 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | F-450 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 6700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 142 L |