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Ford Ranger vs. Ford F-150

Ford Ranger vs. Ford F-150

When it comes to trucks, Ford is king. They have been dominating the pickup segment recently, but with so many new models on the market, one has to wonder if they’re indirectly creating competition for themselves? Point in case, Ford’s Ranger and the F-150. On paper they should be relatively similar, but how do they compare in real life? To find that out, we’ve decided to put them head-to-head in this all-out Ford pickup battle.

 

Size

Line them up side by side, and the size difference is immediately apparent. The Ranger’s 126.7-inch wheelbase is dwarfed by the F-150’s 145.2-inch wheelbase. From end to end the Ranger measures in at 211.1 inches, some 20+ inches off of the F-150’s 232.1-inch. This does mean that you get a lot more room in the F-150, but more on that later.

 

Design

Styling is subjective, so we won’t comment on it a great deal. It has to be said however, that the F-150 is objectively the more modern-looking of the two. Ford’s most popular pickup has been completely redesigned and overhauled just 3 years ago, but the Ranger hasn’t been that lucky. It’s still got Ford’s last-gen styling, but if you’re a fan of it, you won’t mind. For us, it’s the F-150 all day, every day. It’s got just the right dose of aggressiveness but it somehow manages to still look understated and docile when you need it to. People immediately recognize it as a Ford, and an F-150 to be more precise, but it’s not over the top. The Raptor version keeps turning heads left and right, but with such a capable truck demanding respect, you feel like the truck has earned it.

 

Body Styles

The Ranger is pretty much a case of you get what you see, i.e. you get what you pay for. You can choose different body styles, but not different bed lengths. This is one of the F-150’s strong sides. Because it’s available in several different body shapes (single cab, dual cab, crew cab), as well as different bed lengths, you can mix and match to create your perfect truck (regardless if it’s a workhorse or an everyday vehicle).

 

Interior

Here’s where things get really interesting. The Ford Ranger is an extremely capable pickup, but you can tell Ford’s skimped out on the interior in an effort to reduce manufacturing costs. It doesn’t feel nearly as well put together as the F-150’s cabin, and the materials aren’t up to F-150 standards as well. Both offer great legroom and headroom, but it’s the larger F-150 coming out on top yet again. Ford’s new Sync 3 infotainment screen has done wonders in most of their new models, including the F-150. It’s a technological master piece. A master-class in what can be done when the end goal in mind is to simply create the best pickup the world has ever seen.

To sum it up, if you don’t mind the slightly more ‘affordable’ interior feeling the Ranger gives off, there’s no use upgrading to the F-150. If on the other hand, luxury and comfort are at the top of your priority list, the F-150 is your safest bet and the go-to truck.

 

Engines

The Ford Ranger’s base 2.5-liter Duratec petrol engine makes right around 160 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque. The five-speed manual is good, but the Raptor with this unit lacks some grunt. Then there’s the 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine with 125 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque in its most potent form. Last but not least, there’s the largest 3.2-liter Duratorq diesel with 200 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed manual is fun, but most people prefer the automatic.

The F-150’s engine lineup is a lot bigger. The base 3.3-liter Cyclone V6 makes 282 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 producing 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8’s 385 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque are certainly impressive, but if you’re after performance, you want the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with its 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque in the most potent Raptor model. Last but not least, Ford plans to add their brand-new 3.0-liter Powerstroke V6 turbo diesel to the F-150’s engine lineup, but only time will tell if that engine makes an appearance.

 

Capabilities

The Ranger’s maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs. is good, but it’s no match for the F-150’s 12,200 lbs. towing limit when equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. The Ranger can carry a maximum of 3000 lbs. in its bed, with the F-150 trumping that figure yet again with a limit of 3,300 lbs.

 

Fuel Economy

MPG figures vary greatly depending on the body style, the trim and the engine in the truck. The thirstiest engine in the F-150 is the 5.0-liter V8, and the most economical one being the 2.7-liter EcoBoost with 18/23 mpg for the city/highway respectively. The Ranger’s diesels can easily manage over 28 mpg on the combined cycle, but they’re significantly slower and less powerful than the F-150 engine units.

 

Off-roading

The Ranger was primarily designed to be a workhorse, and although it’s capable of light off-roading, it’s not happy when you thoroughly put it through its paces. It wants to live on pavement or a farm road, not a proper off-road track. This is where the F-150 comes in. All of its engines are much more powerful than the Ranger’s units, the four-wheel drive system is much more intelligent and it’s got a significantly taller ride height. The Raptor variant is perhaps the most robust off-roader currently for sale, capable of tackling pretty much anything bar a vertical wall.

 

Conclusion

The Ford Ranger’s utilitarian character makes it perfectly suited for workhorse duties. It’s a lot cheaper than the F-150 but the weaker engines and more spartan interior aren’t for everyone. Overall, as a complete vehicle, the F-150 is still the better weapon.…

Ford Ranger a New Competitor for the Pick-Up’s

Ford Ranger a New Competitor for the Pick-Up’s

A strong ride with descent interiors is a perfect match for all the Pick-up lovers. The Ford Ranger offers such a contrast of high performance along with some descent looks. Ford has been manufacturing the Ranger form many years and during this time period the Ford ranger has literally evolved and seen many different changes, but one thing remains the same from these many years i.e. the reliability of the Ford Motors. Along with the 5 star tests rating in the crash test the Ford Ranger becomes one of the safest rides amongst its class. Not only the safety features of the Ford are a thing that will make your day but the new and improved Ford Range comes with more new installed features which makes it’s the best in its class vehicle.

Features of the Ford Ranger:

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  1. The Ford Ranger comes in many variants and options from which one can easily select according to his need and daily run.
  2. It comes in two engine options i.e. 2.2 liter and 3.2 liter diesel engines. Both the engines are made with such a precision that they produce more efficient performance in comparison to other vehicles of the same category.
  3. It has both the 4 wheel and 2 wheel classic drive options for different road situations. More over the pricing of the vehicle is comparatively lower to its competitions in the market and also the features and performance is more from the Ford Ranger.
  4. The Sony Company and the Ford has taken the sound experience of this Ford ranger to a whole new experience. The iconic SUV has been integrated with a audio blasting sound system form Sony and Ford, the sound produced by this system is exceptionally very clear and booming in the hearing experience, where as in some configurations of the audio system the sound makes you feel like you are in the midst of the live concert hall.
  5. This audio technology is the first in class which has been put in the Ford Ranger.
  6. The insurance that can be covered for the Ford Ranger is flexible from 10 – 13 years, where as it is limited to 10 years in its competitor’s vehicles.
  7. The warranty of the Ford Ranger is also more i.e. till 60,000 miles warranty or for 3 years coverage.
  8. The servicing of this Pick-ups is also having a lower maintenance cost as it needs to be serviced after a long run of 20,000 miles, and with the heavy duty performance of the Ford Ranger there are very less chances of handling any extra maintenance costs other than the servicing charges.
  9. It comes with a powerful climate controller and driving options which makes your ride very comfortable and smooth during long rides and more over the when in need of carrying heavy loads the Ford Ranger out performs any other vehicles of its segment.
  10. The ford Ranger comes with a whole new suspension system which makes your ride the most comfortable even in the off road rides.

Enjoy the Ride with the New Ford Ranger and its Powerful Audio System

Enjoy the Ride with the New Ford Ranger and its Powerful Audio System

As a daily working automobile the Ford Ranger is one of the best options which are present in the market. The new variant of the Ford Motors have astonishing new features, which makes this vehicle the best in this segment. This Ranger is highly capable of handling big carry loads and items along with it for long distance journeys. This pick-up is a very nice ride for going too far places along with your loved once and your family, as this offers a very comfortable ride in different kind of road situations which will make your journey more comfortable. Moreover the Ford Ranger is the very first and equipped Commercial vehicle in its class.

Power of the Ford Ranger Pick-up:

This small beast comes in two different types of engine variants i.e. a 2.2 L and 3.2 L option. The 2.2 liter engine produces a power of 148 bhp and the 3.2 liter engine gives an outstanding power of 197 bhp. The smaller 2.2 L engine is way economical as well as its more smother on long rides as it produces very less vibrations and noise which makes the ride more comfortable and the bigger one lets you to carry heavy loads and experience more boosted power and this makes it a good competitor in the segments of SUV’s but for the long rides and journeys the engine block may become a bit noisy and product some more vibrations which can become a bit uncomfortable for the rides. The giant one i.e. the 3.2 L engine gives a pick-up speed of 0 – 62 mph with a record time of 10.6 seconds.

Specifications of the Ford Range and the Boosting Audio System:

  1. It comes in 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive optional variants and in the top models of the Ford Ranger the gear system is so complex that it gives you both the options of a 2 wheel drive as well as a 4 wheel drive which can be changed according to the road situations and conditions of the journey.
  2. The Ford Ranges offers a very interesting informative system which supports all functions of the pick-up and more over the boosting SONY Custom Sound System makes you feel like a Home Surround Sound System. This has become a unique feature of the Ranger that it has one of the best Audio Sound System’s amongst its competitors in the market.
  3. The Rangers Engine quality and powers comes along with the cheapest run as compared to other competitors in the class. The climate control system and the new light weight heavy duty alloy wheels of the Ford gives it more comfort during rough rides.
  4. For carrying the heavy loads or towing some huge items the Ford Range is ideal in all aspects. More over the Ford Range is not only powerful but it is also stylish and safe both from outside and insides. All the interiors of the Ranger are improved and made up with a high quality of fiber plastic and new designs which make it more attractive in looks, where as talking about the safety features; in short the Ford Ranger has a 5 * start rating in the crash test of the vehicles which makes the Ford Ranger the Safest of all the others in its segment.