2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2003 Honda Z
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1710 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2003 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 35 L |
