2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 247 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Honda Accord, 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Ranger 2008 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Ranger Accord
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2970 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1354 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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