The Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Ranger rivalry is a heavy-hitting duel within the midsize truck segment. You’ve probably seen both trucks commanding the roads near the Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury areas. There’s a reason these models are so frequent on local roads–they’re both quality trucks. That doesn’t mean they’re the same, though. In fact, digging through features and specifications, which is our job at Harr Toyota, shows that one truck clearly exceeds the other’s abilities.
Which truck comes out ahead? You don’t have to wait long to find out. Just read through this Tacoma vs. Ranger comparison to learn more!
Both the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger are versatile trucks. You can further customize each by choosing from an array of trim levels, too. If you want off-roading ability, in-cabin technology, specific styling, or anything else, there’s likely a trim level for you. Comparing against one another, the Tacoma provides access to twice as many trims as the Ranger.
For the Ranger, your choices are the XL, the XLT, and the Lariat. A trio of trims is fine, but it limits your customizability. For the Tacoma, the SR and SR5 are the first two trims, with the rest of the lineup including the:
The right type of truck can be a valuable companion as you try to conquer unexplored terrains. Baked into the Toyota Tacoma trim lineup are specific off-roading models, like the TRD Off-Road and the TRD Pro. With the Ranger, you won’t find a specific trim that places such emphasis on all-terrain abilities.
The TRD Off-Road for the Tacoma loads your truck up with additions like Multi-Terrain Select which allows you to choose specific off-road driving modes, Crawl Control which enhances low-speed stability, and a locking rear differential. Choosing the TRD Pro means you’ll be driving off the lot in a Tacoma featuring:
Finding a truck with a manual transmission may feel like a lost cause. The midsize truck segment just doesn’t offer manuals in the same abundance as previous generations. If you’re dead-set on a manual, though, you can happily turn to the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, which features an available 6-speed manual. The alternative to rowing your own gears is a 6-speed automatic transmission, which is always sharp.
The Ford Rangers follows the rest of the industry’s lead. There isn’t a manual offered. Its 10-speed automatic is the only choice.
With greater customizability, more off-road savviness, and an available manual transmission, the Toyota Tacoma makes an easy case for itself against the Ford Ranger. At Harr Toyota, we have each Tacoma trim in stock. So if you want to test drive the manual transmission or see how the off-roading trims handle near the Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury streets, give us a call!
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