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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |