Ford Ranger vs Ford Thunderbird
Overview | |
Years produced1983-2011 | Years produced1955-1997 |
MSRP$32,720 | MSRP$38,985 |
Listings9382 | Listings484 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWhile Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine3.9L 280 hp V8 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine Name3.9L 280 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque286 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity2 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length59.6 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space8.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4203 lbs | Curb Weight3780 lbs |
Height74.0 in | Height52.1 in |
Length210.6 in | Length186.3 in |
Width86.7 in | Width72.0 in |
Wheelbase128.7 in | Wheelbase107.2 in |
Maximum Payload1805 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1983-2011 | 1955-1997 |
MSRP | $32,720 | $38,985 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 3.9L 280 hp V8 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 3.9L 280 hp V8 |
Torque | 286 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 59.6 in | |
Cargo Space | 8.5 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4203 lbs | 3780 lbs |
Height | 74.0 in | 52.1 in |
Length | 210.6 in | 186.3 in |
Width | 86.7 in | 72.0 in |
Wheelbase | 128.7 in | 107.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1805 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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