2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Because 2008 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 2008 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |