2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (141 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 604 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 173 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |