2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 633 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2004 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-150 | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |