2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Life |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2370 mm |