A Comparison of the Ford F-150 vs. the Ford Ranger
Ford builds some of the best-selling trucks in the country and it all starts with the legendary Ford F-150 full-size pickup. If you don't need that much capability, the Ford Ranger is an outstanding mid-size pickup that can deliver a high level of towing and hauling at a lower price. The F-150 is a full-size pickup that requires a bigger investment but gives you the best maximum towing and hauling capability in its class. Here's how these two outstanding pickups compare so you can decide which truck is right for you at Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc. in Zanesville, OH.
Engines and performance choices in the new Ford F-150
The new Ford F-150 offers more engine options than the Ford Ranger beginning with a 2.7-liter V6 that generates 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Beyond that, Athens, OH buyers can move up to a 5.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The 3.5-liter turbo V6 also produces 400 horsepower but delivers a hefty 500 pound-feet of torque. The off-road Raptor version of the F-150 can be powered by an available 3.5-liter turbo V6 with 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque or you can go all the way up to a 5.2-liter V8 with an incredible 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.
Engines and performance choices in the new Ford Ranger
The mid-size Ford Ranger has received a design refresh for the latest model year and it now has more capability than before. The standard version is equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that's good for 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. A new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 is the next option for Coshocton, OH buyers and it can produce 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Like the F-150, the new Ranger also offers an off-road Raptor trim and with the Ranger it's powered by a 3.0-liter turbo V6 with 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Like the F-150, the new Ford Ranger offers available four-wheel drive for most models.
A comparison of towing and payload
As you would expect, the full-size Ford F-150 is rated for a higher level of towing and payload capability than the mid-size Ranger. In fact, it provides more maximum towing and hauling than any other pickup in its class. The F-150 gives Lancaster, OH drivers 13,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity and it can haul a payload of up to 2,455 pounds. The Ford Ranger acquits itself well in the mid-size segment with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and a payload of up to 1,805 pounds.
A comparison of features
The Ford F-150 has more trim levels than the Ranger so you can select how much you want in terms of capability and upscale amenities. Both the new Ford F-150 and the Ranger give Newark, OH buyers best-in-class technology and that includes Ford's innovative Pro Trailer Backup Assist system. Both pickups have a lot of variety but the F-150 offers more of just about everything. For example, the top-level F-150 Platinum offers available leather upholstered Recaro front sport seats with special trim and Rhapsody Blue accents. The Ford Ranger Lariat model can give you the comfort of heated seats and the luxury of genuine leather upholstery.
A comparison of size
The Ford F-150, of course, is longer than the Ranger, with up to 232.0 inches while the Ranger measures up to 210.9 inches in length. If you need a larger truck bed for hauling, the Ford F-150 is a very good choice. But if you can accomplish everything you need with a shorter truck, the Ford Ranger costs less and can be a great way to go.
We invite you to do your own comparison at our dealership
At Dutro Ford Lincon, we love trucks and we have Ford truck experts on staff who can explain more about the advantages of both trucks. If you want to investigate other possibilities, you can explore our new inventory. Shop our Ford pickups online and test drive one or both trucks at Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc. in Zanesville, OH.
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131 S. 5th Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
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