2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Honda S2000
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 S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1570 kg more than 2004 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | S2000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |