2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2001 Ford Ranger and 2001 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 770 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger 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, 2001 Ford Ranger (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Fit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 42 L |
