2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-250 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,399 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 299 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, 2009 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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-250 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 50 L |