2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 134 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 (203 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Ranger | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |