1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 134 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1562 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
