2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 50 L |
