2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 612 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.

Because 2009 Ford F-250 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-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, 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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-250 2007 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model F-250 Accord
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 5770 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 65 L


 

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