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The new Ford F-150 vs. the Ford Ranger

Ford builds some of the most popular trucks on the planet and it all starts with the legendary Ford F-150 pickup. For those who don't need that much capability, the Ford Ranger is a very appealing mid-size pickup that can still give you plenty of towing and hauling at a more affordable price. The F-150 is a full-size pickup that consistently gives you the highest maximum towing and hauling capability in its class. Here's how these two first-rate pickups compare so you can decide which truck is right for you at L.B. Smith Ford Sales in Lemoyne, PA.

Engines and performance choices in the new Ford F-150

The F-150 offers you more engine options than the Ford Ranger - and more than most comparable pickups. It all starts with a 2.7-liter V6 that produces 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Next up, Harrisburg, PA buyers can get a 5.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The F-150 offers a 3.5-liter turbo V6 that also generates 400 horsepower and flexes its muscle with 500 pound-feet of torque. The off-road Raptor can be powered by an available 3.5-liter turbo V6 with 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. At the top of the F-150 menu is a 5.2-liter V8 with an amazing 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.

Engines and performance choices in the new Ford Ranger

The new mid-size Ford Ranger benefits from a design refresh and it now has more capability. The standard model is equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that creates 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. A new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 is the next step up for Camp Hill, PA buyers with 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Like the F-150, the Ranger has an off-road Raptor trim and it's powered by a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that's good for 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Like the F-150, the Ranger offers available four-wheel drive for most models.

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A comparison of towing and payload

The full-size F-150 can give you a higher level of towing and payload than the mid-size Ranger. In fact, it offers more maximum towing and hauling than any other pickup in the full-size pickup class. The F-150 provides Mechanicsburg, PA drivers with 13,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity and it can pack a payload of up to 2,455 pounds. The Ford Ranger holds up well in its mid-size segment with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and a payload max of 1,805 pounds.

A comparison of features

The Ford F-150 offers you more trim levels than the Ranger, making it easy to get what you want in terms of capability and amenities. Both the new Ford F-150 and the Ranger give New Cumberland, PA buyers practical technology and that includes Ford's groundbreaking Pro Trailer Backup Assist system. Both pickups offer a lot of variety but the F-150 can provide more of just about everything. One example is the top-level F-150 Platinum that offers available leather upholstered Recaro front sport seats. The Ford Ranger Lariat can give you the comfort of heated seats and it even has luxurious leather upholstery.

FeaturesFORD RANGERFORD F-150
City/Hwy/Combined MPG20 / 24 / 22 MPG18 / 23 / 20 MPG
Engine Torque 310 lb-ft310 lb-ft
Passenger Capacity5 seats6 seats
Engine Displacement2.3 l2.7 l
Engine Power270 hp325 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine ConfigurationInline 4V6
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrainfour wheel drivefour wheel drive
Driving Range(city/hwy)376 / 451 miles648 / 828 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity18.8 gal.36.0 gal.
Height (in.)74.4 in77.1 in.
Length (in.)210.6 in.232.0 in.
Wheelbase(in.)128.7 in.145.4 in

A comparison of size

Naturally, the F-150 is longer than the Ranger, measuring up to 232.0 inches compared with the Ranger at up to 210.9 inches in length. If you want a larger truck bed for hauling, the Ford F-150 will be your choice. But if you can get everything done with a shorter truck, the Ford Ranger can be a very good way to go.

Consider doing your own comparison at our dealership

At L.B. Smith Ford Sales, we're truck lovers just like you are and we have Ford truck experts who can answer any questions you have about both trucks. Shop our new Ford pickups online and test drive one or both trucks at L.B. Smith Ford Sales in Lemoyne, PA.