2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 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 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | E-350 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |