2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 649 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. 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) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Ranger | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 156 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |