Key Takeaways
- The Ford Ranger might not be unequivocally bigger than the Tacoma, but it does offer more cabin space, with better and more modern styling.
- The Tacoma and Ranger are both midsized trucks, and the Ranger has a better engine, even if it might be smaller than the Tacoma’s V6.
- The Ford Ranger is a better pickup truck than the Toyota Tacoma, due to its cheaper pricing, better towing capacity, and fresher styling.
Is the Ford Ranger bigger than the Toyota Tacoma?
No, the Ford Ranger is not bigger than the Tacoma, since the Tacoma has a slightly longer standard bed, and a longer extended wheelbase. However the Ranger offers more cabin space with 4 more inches of width, and 2 more inches of height. This gives the Ranger more shoulder room and headspace than the Tacoma. This makes the Ranger slightly preferable over the Tacoma. Beyond that, the interior of the Tacoma has become quite outdated. For example, the interior of the early 2010 Tacomas are nearly identical to that of the current model year. The Ranger has a modern interior even though it is due for an update in 2024. With fresher styling, and more room for you and your passengers the Ranger is a better offering.
What truck is comparable to the Ford Ranger? What is the Toyota Equivalent to the Ford Ranger?
The Toyota Tacoma is comparable to the Ford Ranger, as they both are in the midsize pickup segment. The Tacoma and Ranger are both similar sizes, and beyond that they have similar sized engines, even though the Ranger has the edge in the engine category. The Ranger has a 270 horsepower 4 cylinder engine that generates 310 horsepower. With this as the only engine the Ranger most definitely beats out the Tacoma’s base engine which only generates 159 horses out of 4 cylinders. However, the Ranger still beats out the stronger Tacoma engine, which only manages to get 278 horsepower out of 6 cylinders. Unfortunately the Tacoma has one of the weaker willed V6’s on the market, and only manages to get up to 22 mpg on the highway while the Ford Ranger gets up to 24 mpg, out of an engine that has almost the exact same power. Beyond that the Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds but the Tacoma can only tow 6,800 pounds.
Which is better: the Ford Ranger or the Toyota Tacoma?
The Ford Ranger is the best mid-sized truck in the market, outcompeting the Tacoma. The Tacoma is more expensive, has less powerful engines, decreased gas mileage, and less space in the cabin. Ford is known for making some of the best trucks in the market. As a result it's no wonder that the Ford Ranger surpasses the Toyota Tacoma in many categories that are important to truck owners. Towing for example, the Ranger can tow 700 more pounds than the Tacoma can. The Ranger also gets better gas mileage, has more cabin space, and a significantly nicer cabin. The Ranger is also easier on your budget. To get the V6 engine in the Tacoma starts at about $30,500 while the Ranger starts at about $28,900 for a comparable engine. This makes the Ranger the better option because it gets you into a better truck for less than Toyota can.