1997 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 141 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

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, 2012 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, 1997 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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