Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2005 | Years produced1983-2011 |
MSRP$27,810 | MSRP$32,720 |
Listings248 | Listings9572 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City14 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Torque254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length49.6 in | Bed Length59.6 in |
Cargo Space44.4 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight4583 lbs | Curb Weight4203 lbs |
Height71.6 in | Height74.0 in |
Length210.2 in | Length210.6 in |
Width84.8 in | Width86.7 in |
Wheelbase130.5 in | Wheelbase128.7 in |
Maximum Payload1437 lbs | Maximum Payload1805 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1390 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity5250 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5250 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2005 | 1983-2011 |
MSRP | $27,810 | $32,720 |
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 | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5100 rpm | |
MPG City | 14 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5100 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 49.6 in | 59.6 in |
Cargo Space | 44.4 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4583 lbs | 4203 lbs |
Height | 71.6 in | 74.0 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 210.6 in |
Width | 84.8 in | 86.7 in |
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 128.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1437 lbs | 1805 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1390 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5250 lbs | 7500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5250 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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