2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
