2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 179 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, 2008 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-150 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |