2008 Honda FR-V 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 FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda FR-V. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda FR-V | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | FR-V | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 2593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6195 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3988 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 136 L |