2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 301 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 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 Ford Ranger (209 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |