Compare 2021 Ford Ranger vs. 2021 Ford F-150

Serving Maumee, OH

Pickup trucks are one of the most popular and fastest-growing categories of vehicle. Trucks are big, tough, and versatile, with lots of ways to use them and a multitude of potential customers. They are popular among people who might need them to haul or tow cargo or want to take advantage of their durability. The Ford Ranger and the Ford F-150 are two of the top-selling and top-rated models of truck, although they occupy different niches. The Ranger is a smaller compact truck and the F-150 is a larger full-size pickup. Each has their own strengths and here you can learn more about what sets them apart from each other. You can also take an online test drive of each one.

Performance

The two trucks have different performance profiles, which you would expect from their size differences. The Ranger has one engine, a turbocharged V4 that is rated for 270 horsepower. The F-150 has a range of engines from 290 horsepower in a V6 up to 430 on the top V8 hybrid with several options in between. With the exception of the hybrid, all of the F-150 engines have the same or worse fuel economy than the Ranger's engine, and due to the larger weight of the F-150, the Ranger has better acceleration than many of them as well.

The F-150 can tow about twice as much as the Ranger, but the Ranger has a higher tow capacity than other compact pickup trucks. The Ranger is also a better offroader than the F-150 and it is easier to configure it for off-roading with a few basic options.

Value

Value for money is a big factor with trucks because their base prices can be high. The Ranger starts at around $24,000 MSRP, and the base price of the Ford F-150 is about $5,000 higher. From there, the Ranger's price tops out at a little under $40,000, while the F-150's price can get over $70,000. A lot of that comes down to the engine choices on the F-150, so the top end feature sets are very similar aside from the drivetrains. That means for much less money, you can get a better feature set on the Ranger than the F-150, and the difference can be several thousands of dollars. If you don't need all of the capabilities of the bigger engines on the F-150 and its larger bed, then go with the Ranger because you can build yourself the same feature set but save a lot of money that you can use on anything else.

Take an online test drive Ford Ranger to determine if it is worth coming into Brondes Ford Maumee for a full test drive and walkthrough. This is a great truck and while an online test drive can be a great tool, it would be ideal to feel it out in person to identify how well it matches your needs.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.