2001 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 601 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight, 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Insight | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Insight | Ranger |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3193 mm |