Introduction
The Ford Ranger and the Toyota Tacoma have a few things in common. Both popular pickup trucks were first introduced as compact pickup trucks and today are now manufactured as midsize pickup trucks, but the Ranger is in its fifth generation of production, and the 2024 Tacoma is in its fourth.
Both are also great, reliable pickup trucks that can handle the unpredictable challenges of the road and are versatile enough so you can have fun off-roading on the trails.
There are a few similarities and some differences between the 2024 Ford Ranger and the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and here we guide you through the features and performance factors that separate these in-demand midsize trucks.
Key Takeaways
- The new 2024 Ford Ranger is updated, upgraded, and redesigned. The Ranger XLT and Lariat models can be equipped with the available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine.
- The 2024 Ranger is off-road ready and has a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds, depending on model and powertrain and when properly equipped with the package.
- The 2024 Ranger model lineup is reliable and loaded with technology and driver-assist features for a safer ride.
Updates and Upgrades: 2024 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Toyota Tacoma
The all-new 2024 Ford Ranger is upgraded, updated, and fully redesigned. It features a new grille, improved LED headlamps, mounted tie-downs, and a wide cargo bed so you can store more on the go.
You can now opt for more power with the available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine on the 2024 Ranger XLT and Ranger Lariat models.
Tools and equipment are now easier to access with new features like the available Integrated Box Side Step, new fold-flat rear seats for more cargo space inside the cab, greater width between the wheel wells, plus power outlets in the cab and the bed.
The new Toyota Tacoma was redesigned in 2024, just like the Ranger. In 2024, the Tacoma lineup offers a complete lineup of models, from the base model, the SR, to the top-of-the-line Ranger TRD Pro, the new Trailhunter trim, plus two hybrid powertrain options.
Power and Performance: 2024 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Toyota Tacoma
The 2024 Ford Ranger is designed to tow and go off-road. Not only is this pickup a smooth, comfortable ride, but this midsize truck is also capable, versatile, and ready to conquer the challenges you encounter on your daily commutes and while having fun on the trails.
Depending on the engine, model, powertrain, and trailer tow package, the Ranger's towing capacity ranges from 5,510 pounds to 7,500 pounds, which is impressive for a midsize truck. The Ranger's engine options include the standard 2.3L EcoBoost engine, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine, and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, which is also the standard for the 2024 Ranger Raptor.
Get ready to hit the trails with the FX4 Off-Road Package, which includes Off-Road Tuned Shocks, an Exposed Steel Bash Plate, and an Electronic-Locking Rear Differential plus package-specific Selectable Drive Modes (Mud/Ruts, Sand) and Ford Trail Control, which both pair with an Off-Road Screen to help you steer and maneuver through challenging terrains.
A 2.4L 4-cylinder engine powers every 2024 Tacoma, and like the 2024 Ranger model lineup, the Tacoma lineup also has off-road models. Where these pickup trucks differ is that the Tacoma has either an 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, whereas the Ranger has the 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.
Similar to the 2024 Ranger’s Off-Road screen, the Tacoma has the available Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) on a 14-inch multimedia touchscreen.
Although the Tacoma is a powerful truck with gas and electric engine options, its towing capacity does not exceed the Ranger’s maximum of 7,500 pounds. However, it still has an impressive range, with the hybrid model maxing out at 6,000 pounds.
Comfort, Cargo, and Technology: 2024 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Toyota Tacoma
The Ford Ranger has come a long way in terms of comfort and room inside the cabin. The 2024 Ranger can seat up to five passengers, and the body style has four full-size doors, which make getting in and out of the truck easier for everyone.
From the bucket seats in the front to the armrests on the foldable bench seats in the rear, the 2024 Ford Ranger is spacious. It has room for cargo and tools, so you can still bring what you need.
The 2024 Ford Ranger includes integrated driver assist features from the Ford Co-Pilot360 system, including Lane-Keeping Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, a rearview camera, and a 360-degree camera.
Like the Ranger, the 2024 Tacoma has four doors and seats up to five. It also has towing technology and a safety assist system known as Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). TSS includes similar safety features like a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist. The 2024 Tacoma also has power outlets and ways to connect through a hotspot like the Ford Ranger models.
The Tacoma is also comfortable with a cool, roomy cabin fitted with an 8.0-inch touchscreen display or the 14.0-inch display available for some models.
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