Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma

Looking to get a new truck that handles well around Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Avon? Both the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma are easy to control and will be able to help you tow or haul supplies for your next project.

Here at Andy Mohr Ford, we wanted to compare the Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Tacoma to see which truck will provide you with more powerful capabilities and room inside the cabin.

Ranger vs Tacoma Head-to-Head

A quick overview of both trucks will start to show you where some of the differences are between them.

• Capabilities: The Tacoma will be able to tow up to 6,800 pounds and carry a payload of up to 1,440 pounds. The robust power of the Ford Ranger gives it the ability to tow a maximum of 7,500 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,860 pounds.
   
• Interior Space: Each truck has two different cabin options, but the 2019 Ranger SuperCrew® is the most spacious of them all.
   
• Fuel Economy: The standard fuel economy of the 2019 Tacoma is an EPA-estimated 20 city/23 highway MPG. The Ford Ranger achieves an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG.*

Now, let’s take an even closer look at these two trucks!

Which Truck Is More Powerful?

The 2019 Tacoma comes equipped with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that generates 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. There is also an available 3.5L V6 with the Toyota Tacoma that will produce 265 lb-ft of torque.

The 2019 Ranger comes standard with a 2.3L EcoBoost® engine that delivers 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. This power translates into the impressive towing and payload capabilities we highlight above.

The engine in the Ford Ranger is also matched with a 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, which will optimize that power and give you smooth, quick shifting. The Tacoma comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Cabin Configurations

Each truck has two separate cabins you can choose between. The Ford Ranger has the SuperCab, which has seating for a 4- and a 6-foot bed. There is also the spacious SuperCrew® that fives five passengers and comes with a 5-foot bed.

The Tacoma also has either a 5-foot or 6-foot bed and two separate cabin options. The Access Cab will let you fit four passengers, while the Double Cab can seat five.

If you want the most room inside your truck, the Ford Ranger SuperCrew® will be best for you. Up front, there is 39.8 inches of headroom and 43.1 inches of legroom. The Tacoma with the Double Cab gives the front seats 39.7 inches of headroom and 42.9 inches of legroom.

The bigger difference will be felt in the back seats of these cabs. The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab has 32.6 inches of rear legroom. The SuperCrew® of the 2019 Ranger supplies its rear passengers with 34.5 inches of legroom.

Interested in Finding Out More About the Ford Ranger?

With the 2019 Ranger vs. 2019 Tacoma comparison, you’ll notice that the Ford offers slightly more room for you and your passengers and the ability to tow heavier equipment. If that combination of power and space is what you are looking in your new truck while driving around Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Avon, we can help!

Here at Andy Mohr Ford, we have an inventory of 2019 Ranger models for you to come learn more about. Stop by today and get behind the wheel of this truck for a test drive!

 

*EPA-estimated city/ hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.