2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2013 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Ranger | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 4805 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2725 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |