2010 Honda Element vs. 2002 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2010 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford F-150 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2002 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Element | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3050 mm |
