2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic 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 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 214 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 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 F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-150 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |