2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 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 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |