Compare 2020 Ford Ranger vs. 2020 Ford F-150

Performance

Both trucks pull between 18 and 26 MPG on the highway. In the city, the Ranger gets 19-21 MPG, and the F-150, depending on the engine, can get anywhere between 15 and 20 MPG. Speaking of engines, the Ranger comes with a turbocharged 2.3-liter Inline-4 that can muster 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. With the F-150, you've got a choice of six powerful engines (some with Ecoboost or turbocharged) that are either V6s or V8s and give you between 290 and 450 horsepower and between 265 and 510 lb-ft of torque. Both trucks come with a 10-speed automatic transmission. If you're looking to do some towing, then you'll want to opt for the Ford F-150, which has a towing capacity between 9,000 and 11,000 lbs. The Ford Ranger has a much lower towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.

Appearance

The F-150 comes in six different trim levels, with all of them featuring C-shape headlights and a giant front grille. With the F-150, you can choose a Black, Chrome, or Sport Appearance package. The truck also comes with steel, aluminum, chrome-like, or alloy wheels. The bed length for the F-150 ranges between 5.5 and 8 feet long, and it has an overall length option between 209.3 and 250.5 inches. The Ford Ranger has three different trims with the same appearance packages as the F-150 and has the option of steel, aluminum, or chrome-like wheels. It's got bed length options ranging between six and seven feet long and an overall length of 210.8 inches.

Features

All trim levels of the F-150 come with a rearview camera with trailer hitch assist, and automatic energy braking. Higher trim levels enjoy heated power mirrors, keyless entry, and lane-keep assist. Also, at the higher levels, you'll have a push-button start, rear park sensors, and a twin-panel sunroof at the highest trim level. As far as infotainment is concerned, the F-150 offers FordPass Connect with Wi-Fi as standard, and higher trim levels, such as the XLT, get SYNC 3, which has an eight-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Higher trim levels get SiriusXM and voice-activated navigation. The Ford Ranger also comes with many of the features that are standard with the F-150. However, it also has a few standard features that are upper-trim features with the F-150, including satellite radio, keyless entry, and remote engine start. SYNC 3 is also standard with the Ford Ranger.

Now that you've read through the similarities and differences between the two, you've got a decision to make. When you decide which model you want, or if you've still got questions, head on down to Riverside Ford NC for more information and excellent customer service.