2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3198 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
