2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 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 150 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 275 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, 2011 Honda Insight, 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-150 | Insight |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |