2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ranger and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (330 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 189 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |