2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
