2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |