2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-350 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
