Ford F-150 vs. Ford Ranger | Andy Mohr Automotive

Ford F-150

With the impressive lineup of trucks that Ford engineers, there’s a truck designed for each type of driver in Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Bloomington, IN. If you’ve been wondering whether the Ford Ranger vs. Ford F-150 is better suited for your needs, our team here at Andy Mohr Automotive is here to help you out with our comparison of these two vehicles.

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Standard Power of the F-150 vs Ranger

Standard Power

Taking a close look under the hood of these trucks, you’ll be impressed by the power of the standard engines in each truck. The 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 engine that the Ford F-150 comes standardly equipped with delivers 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. With the Ranger, you’ll get slightly less horsepower but more torque. Its standard 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine generates 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

This 2.3L engine in the Ranger will provide you with enough strength to tow up to 7,500 pounds when properly equipped. With the seven available engines of the F-150, you’ll find that this truck has a little more to offer.

Ford Ranger vs Ford F-150: More Towing and Payload Capabilities

Towing and Payload Capabilities

While the Ford Ranger maxes out at 7,500 pounds of towing capacity and a payload of 1,860 pounds when properly equipped, the 2021 F-150 can handle even more weight.

Thanks to the additional power supplied by the available engines in the F-150, you can configure this truck to tow a maximum of 14,000 pounds when properly equipped. It also has the ability to carry a payload of 3,325 pounds when properly equipped.

Which Truck Gets Better Gas Mileage?

Which Truck Gets Better Gas Mileage

Switching gears to the other side of engine performance, the EcoBoost® engine in the Ranger lets you balance its powerful capabilities with a fuel-efficient performance. With this truck, you’ll get an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG.

The standard engine of the 2021 Ford F-150 has a fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 20 city/24 highway MPG. Since the F-150 is also available with a full hybrid engine, this truck can offer an EPA-estimated 25 city/26 highway MPG.

The Different Ways to Configure Your Truck

Ways to Configure Your Truck

When it comes to cabin configuration, the F-150 has three different options to choose from. To gain room for up to six passengers, you’ll want to look at the SuperCab and SuperCrew cab styles of the F-150. You can get either of these cabs with the Ford Ranger as well, but this truck can only hold a maximum of five passengers.

On the other hand, the Ranger has a shorter length, which measures in at 210.8 inches. The Ford F-150 has a range of lengths, depending on the build. It can measure in as short as 209.1 inches and as long as 250.3 inches.

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Learn More About the Ford Ranger or F-150

Deciding between the Ford F-150 vs. Ford Ranger will depend on what you need from your truck. If you will be towing larger equipment and use it to drive around the family, the 2021 Ford F-150 is the truck you want.

If the 2021 Ford Ranger offers enough towing capabilities for your trailer size and you’d rather have an efficient, smaller, and easy-to-handle truck for your commutes around Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Bloomington, Indiana, you’ll love what this vehicle has to offer.

Either way, we have an inventory of various Ranger and F-150 models here at Andy Mohr Automotive for you to come check out! Stop by today and schedule a test drive with the truck that’s calling your name!

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