2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (252 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
