2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 855 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Vamos |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 73 L |
