2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1354 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 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 136 L |
