2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 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-350. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | F-350 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5398 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 50 L |