2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 882 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Ridgeline | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3050 mm |