If there’s one thing American drivers love, it’s a good pickup truck, and Ford obviously offers a whole slew of top-rated options. One of the most lauded among them is the 2021 Ford Ranger, which is the sort of Ford pickup that tends to bring a lot of competition. One such competitor is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, a respectable model in its own right, but here at Bill Colwell Ford, we still stand behind the Ford Ranger, which offers a number of distinct advantages.
Performance & Capability
The 2021 Ford Ranger boasts a 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine capable of producing 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, while the 2021 Toyota Tacoma offers a 3.5-liter V6 that tops out at 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. The biggest difference between the two, however, is how these numbers translate to performance. The Ford Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds and haul up to 1,860 pounds, while the Toyota Tacoma tops out at just 6,400 pounds and 1,155 pounds.
Efficiency
In a world where gas prices fluctuate so often, fuel efficiency can be an important determining factor when buying a new truck, too. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma, for example, offers an EPA-estimated 19 MPG in the city, 24 MPG on the highway, and 21 MPG combined, while the 2021 Ford Ranger offers 20 MPG in the city, 24 MPG on the highway, and 22 MPG combined. It’s a small difference, but one that can matter over the long haul.
Test-Driving the 2021 Ford Ranger
There are, of course, many other reasons to consider buying a 2021 Ford Ranger, and you can see them for yourself by visiting our Hudson Ford dealership sometime soon to take a test drive. We think you’ll find very quickly that our offering is the superior choice when compared to the new Toyota Tacoma.
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