2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 267 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto, 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1993 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Concerto |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1035 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2560 mm |