2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Argento Viva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
