Both the new Ford F-150 and the new Ford Ranger are exceptionally strong pickups and they might be the two trucks you're currently considering. The F-150 is the world's most popular full-size pickup while the Ford Ranger is a very capable mid-size truck. Both vehicles give you outstanding capabilities when it comes to towing and payload. The choice depends primarily on the size of the jobs you do every day or on the weekend. Here's a comparison of these two Ford trucks that you’re welcome to test drive at Farmington Ford in Farmington ME.
A comparison of engines and towing capabilities
The key differences between the Ford F-150 and the Ford Ranger is in overall performance. The standard Ford F-150 engine is a 3.3-liter V6 with 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The standard engine in the new Ford Ranger is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The Ford F-150 has the biggest towing capacity of any full-size pickup with a maximum of 14,000 pounds and the new Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.
While the Ford Ranger comes with only one engine option, the Ford F-150 gives you many more choices, starting with a 3.3-liter V6, a 5.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and a 2.7-liter V6 with 325 horsepower. The F-150 also gives you the choice of a 3.5-liter V6 with 400 horsepower or a 3.0-liter diesel V6 with 250 horsepower and a lot of torque. The most potent gas-powered system in the Ford F-150 lineup is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with 700 horsepower. Ford also offers buyers from Oakland and Wilton ME a hybrid powertrain that consists of a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 and a 35-kilowatt electric motor generating 400 horsepower.
A comparison of payload capacities
The Ford F-150 has a maximum payload that ranges from 1,310 pounds up to 2,238 pounds. The maximum payload in the Ford Ranger can be anywhere from 1,609 pounds up to 1,905 pounds. Ford buyers from Rumford and Jay ME who want a truck that can handle significant challenges on a daily basis, the Ford F-150 should get the nod. If you just need an everyday truck with enough power to tow your boat or trailer, the Ford Ranger should be enough to get the job done.
A comparison of fuel efficiency
The standard engine in the Ford F-150 gives you 25 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on highways around Norridgewock ME, and that’s very good fuel economy for a full-size truck. The Ford Ranger with its 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine gives you 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
A comparison of exterior highlights
The Ford F-150 is somewhat larger with bigger dimensions throughout the cabin and across the front end. The front of the F-150 is designed with a steel bumper, a commanding grille and premium LED headlights with an attractive stacked design. The smaller Ford Ranger has a more sporty look that’s defined by a rounded nose and strong tapering contours along the hood. From the side, the Ranger has a lower definition that stretches across the truck from one end to the other.
A comparison of features
Both these appealing Ford trucks come with an automatically-dimming rear view mirror, side steps, 110-volt power outlet and a Bang & Olufsen stereo system. In addition, both trucks give you adaptive cruise control, a remote start feature, navigation and parking sensors. The F-150 has available features the Ranger doesn't offer including Pro Power Onboard, a power tailgate and optional massaging front seats. We invite you to do your own comparison with a dual test drive at Farmington Ford in Farmington ME.