1997 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1997 Ford Ranger and 1997 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Honda Accord.
Because 1997 Ford Ranger 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 1997 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord, 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, 1997 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 1997 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
