2000 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Honda Acty

To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ranger (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Ranger weights approximately 458 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 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 2000 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, 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, 2000 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.

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