2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 875 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |