2007 Honda Element vs. 2002 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ranger. (207 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ranger. 2002 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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