HEAD TO HEAD The 2023 Ford Ranger vs. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma
Performance & Capability
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2023 Ford Ranger | 2023 Toyota Tacoma |
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| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 3.5L V6 |
| Horsepower | 270 | 278 |
| Torque | 310lb-ft | 265lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-Speed SelectShift Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic or manual |
| Towing | 7,500lbs | 6,800lbs |
| Payload | 1905lbs | 1440lbs |
| EPA | 21 MPG (city) - 26 MPG (highway) | 19 MPG (city) - 24 MPG (highway) |
Winner: Ranger
Comparing the Ranger’s EcoBoost to the Tacoma’s V6, the Ranger’s EcoBoost is the clear-cut winner. Better towing, more torque, and higher fuel economy are what make the Ranger’s EcoBoost engine outperform the Tacoma’s V-6.
Offering 7,500lbs of towing on every model (XL, XLT & Lariat), the Ranger has distinguished itself as the best-in-class for towing. While the Tacoma TRD Off-Road can tow 6,400lbs, the standard Tacoma SR package can only tow 3,500lbs (>50% less of what the Ranger’s base model can do).
With the Ford EcoBoost engine, Fuel efficiency also favors the Ford Ranger, providing 21 mpg city, 26 highway, and 23 combined in RWD. The 4WD Ranger model sees only a slight decrease in fuel efficiency with 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 combined. In the V6 model, the Tacoma gets only 19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 21 combined. In the 4WD model, that decreases to 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 combined.
The Tacoma’s 3.5L V-6 engine slightly outperforms the Ranger’s 2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in terms of horsepower—the Tacoma with 278hp and the Ranger with 270hp. But what the Ranger lacks in horsepower, it makes up in torque, offering 310lb-ft of torque compared to Tacoma’s 265lb-ft of torque.
Appearance
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2023 Ford Ranger | 2023 Toyota Tacoma |
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| Wheelbase | 126.8 inches | 127.4 inches |
| Length | 210.8 inches | 212.3 inches |
| Height | 70.7 inches | 70.6 inches |
| Width | 73.3 inches | 74.4 inches |
| Cab Options | SuperCab, SuperCrew | AccessCab, DoubleCab |
| Short Bed Length | 60 inches | 60.5 inches |
| Long Bed Length | 72.8 inches | 73.7 inches |
Winner: Ranger
In terms of exterior appearance, the Ranger and Tacoma are extremely similar across the board. Both trucks have an established look that is both slick and rugged, making them both ideal vehicles for city driving and off-road driving. Their exterior dimensions are also tremendously similar, coming within inches of each other in every measurement. The major difference between the two really comes down to interior, where the Ranger really shines over the Tacoma.
Price
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2023 Ford Ranger XL | 2023 Ford Ranger XLT | 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD | 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited |
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| MSRP | $27,400 | $31,460 | $35,940 | $40,505 |
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