Nice to see a midsize American truck up to par with my bad ass Tacoma .. almost, time will tell if ranger is as durable! But I have to say , very impressed!99.5% of us working folks won’t get this rough . Mostly muddy roads on public managed hunting land .hey I’m starting to wary up to guys. I like the way you talk you russian. O teal Toyota’s run in Iraq . The sand don’t seem bother them ( Hilux) tough , also in Africa, Australia, God bless um, but these Toyota’s are tough, and the very very best mid heavy duty trucks build. I wonder why they not sold in North America? Damn rusty go get us one!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🍀
Note i can’t type , sorry. But on the tough as hell hilux, no match for our gun trucks . Put 2-3 24mm slugs Thur one and it’s dead. A .338 will go Thur one from stem to sturn . These are called machine killers I say too much sorrey🤣
I've never gone offroading and just got my first truck, and even I know you shouldn't rely and all these fancy electronic traction systems. Just don't be a shitty driver. Lol..the way I look at it, if people were doing this kind of stuff back in the day without all that fancy shit, there's no reason we can't do it now.
@@Miller_Lite Honestly I don't know. We're not sticking with this Ranger much longer because by the end of next year, we're due for a new gen Ford Ranger. This is only new to us and they made these Rangers since 2012 outside the US. There's a 3.0L V6 diesel they are testing for the 2022 model and as well as a 2.7L V6.
Vas Biliychuk man I think it’s because they are launching the bronco! They want all eyes on the Bronco! But you and I know that ranger raptor will sell like hot cakes!
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That ranger is a piece of crap. You want a Ford get a F-150 between these two trucks I'd get the Tacoma no doubt. The Savagegeese review of the ranger is hilarious!
Yeah I don't understand a lot of modern electronic traction systems on trucks these days. Lock the differentials and use your damn foot. Problem solved.
I thought that the Taco would absolutely destroy the Ford off road, but that Ranger really holds its own! I would pick the Ranger myself for its combination of comfort, carrying capacity, performance and decent off road capability. Great video, Guys!
A lot of it is tires and driver. The rest only makes a minor difference. Ive driven a 2wd compact truck though shit full size 4wds got stuck in...did it with a FWD minivan once too.
Mike Foehr 10 speed has been awarded one of the best transmissions on the market And the ecoboosts engines have won multiple awards for quality and performance As well.
Mike Foehr 1 timing chain issues were on the 1st gen 3.5l v6 Ecoboost. That has been fixed and replaced since 2016. 2 cam phasers on the same motor. 3.5 replaced in 2016. 3 turbo issues ONCE AGAIN the 3.5l v8 that was COMPLETELY are engineered in 2016 You missed one too. Water pump issues. Once again. Re engineered in 2016. Since then the only other major issue on the Ecoboost engines has been the head gaskets in the High Output 2.3L i4 in the Focus RS that only effected 400 motors.
people will add them either way... if you put BFGs from factory, half will want to switch to Goodyear Wranglers, Toyo, Falken... that can best be left up to the end user... also MPGs
They wanted to keep the mpg numbers best they could. Also like the other guy said, everyone who wants more aggressive tires will put whichever ones they want on either way. But I do agree I wish it did come with more aggressive tires. But can’t deny that it is still great off road right out of the lot and still very smooth on road with these tires.
I agree, if I'm buying a off-road special truck, I want tires that match the truck. the fuel economy comments, if your for that buy a different trim level. Wranglers all season tires for the regular models, but when you upgrade to the Rubicon, they put aggressive tires on it. that only makes since.
I just took my new Ranger FX4 Lariat 3,800 miles (Idaho to Minnesota and back) and averaged 25.1 MPG. Very little freeway driving so my speeds were 70 MPH or under
A buddy is provided a new work truck every couple of years; most of his driving is on the freeway. His last rig was a Silverado, his newest a Ranger. He’s a good sized fella at 6-3 and 250. He indicates the Silverado was much quieter and more comfortable than the Ranger, and gas mileage maybe a couple mpg’s different.
I watched an interview with the chief design engineer for Toyota Tacoma. He said they are number one in the Australia outback where your life may depend on it. He said "any truck will take you anywhere but a Toyota will get you back."
Devin Bender sorry but the EcoBoost I just sold was crap and loving this new Toyota.. maybe there are some cases where the EcoBoost are lasting a long time without going to the parts house once a month just not in my case... hope you have better luck than me... awesome that you got the joke most don't catch it...
Chase n Beavers That’s why. The 2011-2016 3.5 is the WORST Ecoboost engine. Water pump issues, cam issues. Chain issues. That’s why it was completely re engineered for the 2017 model year. No issues since.
Great video. I was more impressed with the Ranger than I thought I would be, especially with how fast it was. What about interior dimensions and usable space? That's important for some people families and gear to haul around. I haven't' been in the Ranger but I know the Toyota is quite cramped feeling inside, in my opinion.
My 16 year old is 6’3” and 235lbs. He fits in the back seat with adequate leg room. As for head space, I’ve heard on different reviews that the ranger has better roof clearance, and more comfortable seats than the Tacoma, but I’ve never compared them myself.
Except neither of these trucks have a manual transmission LOL...I believe its an option in the Tacoma in certain configurations, but not in the one that TFL has :(.
Moby33 so you are saying you can get a manual transmission in a Tacoma 4x4? No way. Try and build it on Toyota.com website and see if you can find the automatic transmission delete/add 5 spd manual.
M. Black Ha, ha...okay, whatever you say. I guess I didn’t just buy my brand new TRD Pro 6MT in OH and drove it 2340 miles back to Socal. A Pro I ordered 3 months ago. If you don’t believe me, spend all of 30 seconds doing a RU-vid search...plenty of 2020 Taco MT reviews already up on the net. Or don’t believe me...no skin off my arse. Cheers...now going to shift some gears in my fantasy MT 2020 Taco.
Tacoma has bunch of known issues. My buddies Tacoma had major suspension and transmission work done at not even 40k miles on it. He doesn't abuse it nor off roads.
Well a Ford Ranger XLT FX4 with full SXT package and Max Towing package is only $37,000 The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is $47,000 That’s a HUGE price difference
I hear that. Though I've not really seen the appeal of picking a Pro Vs Off-road package. The offroad package is practically 90% TRD pro, and sells 10k lower.
@@devinbender8428 kinda my point. The offroad package is 90% if not more of what the pro is. So, I'm not spending 10k more for a more rugged skid plate, slightly better shocks, and a non functional hoodscoop
I'd like to see the Ranger with the Ford Performance upgrade.... that 2.3 Ecoboost is surprisingly strong, and ten gears means it's kept in the meat of its powerband.... It's inexcusable to me that Toyota can't do better than a 6 speed automatic when they sell so many Tacomas and make so much damn money off of them. It's just laziness and greed. No excuse for the Taco to not at least have an 8 speed auto.
I’d pick the Ford over the Tacoma if those were my options but I’d get the zr2 over both of them. Toyota is the loser here and Ford hasn’t even introduced the raptor ranger yet. The Toyota even still has rear drum brakes!
@@waylon9764 it drives amazing. I got t boned In the first one pretty hard totaled the truck but I didn’t feel a thing so they are pretty safe too. I have the same truck now FX4 Cactus gray but they gave me the black pack this time I think it was around 40 K after I got all the warranties in the Ford care plan
Great video. I wonder how well these gimmick crawl systems work once you heavily modify your drive train like re gearing or bigger tires ect. Just curious because you will never see someone use a system like this in the real world on like on the rubicon ect. That being said the Ranger was impressive all around compared to the Tacoma.
I’ve been a Toyota fanboy for a lot of years. Still own a Tundra and a 4-runner. But if I was forced to go buy a new midsized PU today it would be the Ranger. Thanks for the video guys and God bless.
@@c.r.rg9529 those are great trucks. I had a 95 that had over 300k on it when I sold it. My 08 Tundra has 220k on it and my wife’s 4Runner has 200k on it. You should have plenty of life left in yours.
@@josephwhiskeybeale I find this electronic gadgetry to be pointless. Even when they work as intended, they just take away from the fun of off road recreation. I want to be the one driving. Not just along for the ride.
Patrick W - In a hundred thousand miles the Ford will have cost you so much more in maintenance than the Toyota, the downtime will be more in the Ford, and the Ford will be at the end of its lifespan near 100k, while the Toyota is going to be just getting its second wind. One of my neighbors owns Fords and LOVES them, my other neighbor likes his old Toyota Taco. They are both friends, and the number of times we have had to help him, tow him and his Ford to the shop is comical. My Ford loving neighbor "has" to get a new Ford every 3-4 years as it gets close to 100k miles. We playfully keep track of the Fords parts replacements, the new alternators, starters, water pumps, etc., that it needs. And the 2000 Toyota Tacoma? Nearing 500k miles and while it had a water pump replaced, it has original everything else except it’s clutch, a wear and tear item which has been replaced twice and he expects it will need another next year. And no, I’m not including brakes, tires, oil changes, bulb failures or any of that, just mechanical components. I used to love my Ford, Chevy or Dodge cars and trucks, but then I got a Japanese vehicle and hit 140k miles when I realized nothing, absolutely NOTHING had failed. Fords are cheaper, true. But NOT more reliable. And trust me, if you actually go off-road where no tow truck is going to help you out... reliability matters!
Less than 10,500 miles on my 2019 Tacoma. Roof trim fell off. Front grill assembly came apart on one side. Towed to the dealership with an electrical problem. Yep, I wish Ford could of matched my lease deal I got from Toyota. Every. Single. Day. I won't even get into the damn 6 speed automatic transmission.....
My buddy was just rear-ended in his Tacoma 5mph impact and it Bent the frame on his truck..... Those Tacomas have very weak frames and they always have if you look at the History of those trucks. American trucks are far superior and the metals used on Foreign vehicles are very weak.
lol funny how you say that when the tacomas use 75 percent north american parts and 25 percent japanese while american trucks use 75 percent chinese parts
The highest quality steel comes from China, the largest producer of steel. US is the biggest importer of steel. There's hardly such thing as "American metal" lol
No they don't. They need street based truck tires because 99% of them will never see any terrain that requires more than this. As an guy who had had tons of SUVs jeeps, and offroad trucks I rarely see new trucks in serious offroad conditions. And if you are of that 1% then you should get the tires you prefer on your vehicle. Toyota understands this better than anyone
michaeltom402 - Dude, how often do you go off-road? LOL! FJ's, Tacos and others are out there all the time. Jeeps are great off-road, but not reliable. They are easy and cheep to repair, but not better. I have an old Mitsubishi Montero, and I have gone for parts, tools, food, etc., over the same trails that broke their Jeeps, Chevy's and Fords sometimes six to eight times in one day, over the same trail that broke their vehicle. And yes, I know, Mitsubishi’s are not even in the same league as Toyota’s. Humorous too is they KNOW it. I drive and most Toyota drivers drive their vehicle to the events, trails, trips an get togethers, the Jeep and other vehicles mostly tow theirs there and back.
@@Erin-Thor sir I'm offroading now. I'm in reddington pass outside of Tucson. Everyone seems to be here this weekend because we got rain during the week and the trails are muddy which is a treat in the desert. I'm in my wife Trd pro with her stock setup. I could have taken my heavily modified 3rd gen 4 runner but her suv was clean and very pretty so I decided to get the mall dust off it. I wheel with some great guys and my boy who is in his heavily modified FJ cruiser is picking the trails...lol the 4 runner with stock tires is doing just fine. It struggles on the more advanced trails due to clearance but my spotter has not let me down and zero damage so far. Erin I don't offroad every weekend but I'm out alot in my truck, can am (which I wish i took today) , or the 3rd 4 runner. I agree with the jeep comment. We spent 4 hrs yesterday helping get a broken axle jeep back to camp. 2 hrs this morning getting another jeep shock tower fixed. I only used Toyotas not because they don't break but because they r solidly built and they always get me back home under their own power no matter how far I go wheeling or which 1 of them I take.
michaeltom402 - Cool! Toyota’s do break, they aren’t perfect... close though! My Monte is a 2002 full size Monte which I bought in 2001. It currently has 247k miles, and while no longer my daily driver, I still drive it regularly. I’ve almost bought an FJ cruiser several times, but the side visibility scares me. The Hummer-esk small windows freak me out. I was hoping that Toyota would give it a redesign, but they killed it instead. In 2020 they have multiple lines w TRD Pro models, and I am interested! I’ve owned few others; a Range Rover which was a maintenance nightmare, a Jeep which drove sweet off-road but like the RR several maintenance issues. It was just a Wrangler that I thought I could upgrade, but the many maintenance issues made me go back to my then 12 year old Mitsubishi for reliability reasons. And to be truthful, I don’t always take the same extreme line as my Jeep friends as mine wasn’t trailered there and has to get me home. If Mitsubishi still sold the Montero in the states I’d have bought several by now. Mine at 247k and 18 years old is showing it’s age. It’s been in the shop a few times, the first non-maintenance issue was in 2017 when the sunroof got stuck open, 2018 it had an engine manifold gasket leak, and a month ago the heater hose ruptured, that was it’s very first tow. But considering it’s age and mileage, and that everything is original save the ARB bumper, it’s been good to me. Especially considering the number of times it’s been airborn, LOL!
@@Erin-Thor I'm glad your vehicle has held up so many years and miles. My 3rd gen has 314,000 miles and still runs strong. I take it often on 2k mile wheeling trips and it always has made it back on it's on tires. The FJ would definitely be my upgrade vehicle if I get tired of the 4 runner. The blind spot is a very simple fix especially given what you get in a stock vehicle. Add some armor, winch, lift and offroad shocks with 35 tires and you can crawl will all the jeeps and heavily modded 3rd gen 4 runners. The standard rear locker and atrac works very well especially when you do maintenance on the transfer case. The FJ has plenty of on the road power which both your vehicle and mine lack.
I saw a ton of those bad boys when I was over in the Philippines, I also like the fact that all of the rangers over there are diesel and you can still get a manual trans as well. A base ranger 4x4 crew xab also can be gotten for 22k
Both great trucks but SADLY the Tacoma is showing more weakness as the years progress. It really needs a front diff locker and power to be around 325 HP and 325 TRQ. That would make it CLASS LEADING and worthy of the TRD PRO name.
Traded in a 2001 tacoma for a brand new 2019 tacoma. Dumbest thing I’ve ever done . The 3rd gen Tacoma’s are garbage. They look good for sure but the engine/transmission is just horrible. The Tacoma sales are on a decline for the first time in 20 years. If Toyota doesn’t fix the Tacoma’s they will lose out big time to the competition. Oh and my fuel pump went out at 5k miles and left me stranded too. Oh and before you fan boys chime in about off-road performance..... seriously who gives a shit. 95% of Tacoma’s only see off road action a couple of times a year at best and it’s almost always easy terrain that doesn’t even warrant the use of 4x4. So in saying that, don’t you think it’s time Toyota did away with that ancient 1980s drum brake system? 🤦♂️
@Living In an Inverse Reality Aka Clown World 😂 The 2.3 is basically a "stroker" 2nd gen 2.0l (which should make over 150K easily). For this application it's retuned (detuned actually 310hp -> 270hp) to better fit the truck requirements. Quite a bit of internal strengthening and better oil flow was added to the 2.3 to handle the power bump..........but hey, never let not knowing what the hell you're talking about slow you down.
Living In an Inverse Reality Aka Clown World You know FORD dominates truck sales right??? This engine is practically the same as he F150. #1 selling vehicle is the US for like 30yrs straight. Where is the reliability issues with the F150? Toyota has a ton of issues these days. You are still dreaming of the 90s Toyota. Not the same anymore. They suck now.
Great video TFL. Glad to see more Ranger videos. The section where the taco failed on crawl control and the Ranger went up at 1 Mph was a great test of traction management! Great work can’t wait to see more!
I just bought a 2021 Ranger XLT Tremor in cactus grey, and I LOVE it!! It’s even more suited for the off road, with additional skid plates, a slight lift more than the FX4, and a bump up in suspension, and some general grabber ATx off-road stock tires. If the FX4 was a slight winner over the Tacoma TRD Pro, then the Tremor would be a hands-down victor! I never thought I’d be a Ford man, but there it is!! 👍🏼
I've owned a few rangers, brother had a 17 tacoma TRD off road, He complained it was always shifting, traded it for a highlander LOL. That being said, I would probably buy a tremor also.
@@BlackGT1999 if I didn’t want a narrower truck for some tighter trails I go on, I’d agree with you. Having said that, I suppose the narrower the vehicle, the more risk of tipping if it’s higher. They probably did what they (safely) could for height with the width of the vehicle.
@@Bunkysworkshop don't get me wrong I loved the Toyota 4x4 I had, but it had rust problems, very disappointed,I wanted to keep it forever, I have had great luck with Ford trucks
"I know this truck is more expensive, slower, less comfortable, outdated, etc. ... But I really, really, really LIKE IT!" Tommy = Millenial Commentator! 🤣
I looked at both of these vehicles last month. I ended up pulling the trigger on a Tacoma TRD Off-Road instead of the Pro. The Ranger certainly is a nice driving vehicle, has plenty of power, and a lot more electronic niceties. There are a few things the Ranger is lacking though. The rear seat doesn't fold flat, it also isn't a split seat. You're missing a good amount of storage in the Ranger that you have in the Tacoma. The thing that really sold me on the Tacoma was parking it next to the Ranger. From the front the Ranger looked like a sedan. I just didn't think it looked all that sexy in person. For me, the Tacoma looks a lot more "trucky". At the end of the day they're both fine trucks and will do what you need them to. The Tacoma will be worth more when you get rid of it, and will likely need less time at the dealership too.
Nothing actually works? Looked like everything was working in the video. Everything functions just fine on my truck. Not sure what you're referring to? I've seen 30 year old land cruisers with less issues/broken shit than 2 year old Ford trucks.
@@TheVikingSailor resale value is an indication of the vehicles quality , you can find used Fords everywhere, finding a used Toyota is a lot harder and itll cost almost twice as much. Nobody has a better transmission than Toyota
I'm not sure what review channels are even thinking when they use the pro trim as the benchmark. It's a bling trim for a premium price. The price disparity really hurts the image of the Tacoma trim levels that are actually worth it.
I own the Ranger FX4 and use use it to haul around dirt bikes with some light off road trips as well. It's comfortable and the technology package is great. I've got almost 9,000 miles on it now and I love it. Originally, I was looking for a Tacoma, but thank you Ford for letting North America finally get this. The trail pimp does really get on the throttle to get you over obstacles, but obviously can't predict when you're going to hop over and it needs to lay off. For rock gardens, your better off actually driving. To me, it's useful when on less-maintained fire roads with bikes and gear in the bed and I want to go slower than normal.
Get rid of that snorkel on the Tacoma .. looks cool but doesn’t breath good .. it’s only for crossing deep waters .. you lose power when it’s on .. lol 😂
Native 1 York town Snorkel is not for crossing water. It sits higher up to bring in cleaner air when traveling down dusty trails, especially if following someone kicking up lots of dust.
I have a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 fully equipped, and I don't regret it on buying it. I love it, and for me, it looks more masculine, I don't care if it's not fast, cuase I won't be racing on it, and is really reliable for sure!!!!!.
Not going to lie, seen a few Rangers on Instagram with a lift and bigger tires and it looks absolutely incredible. If you put a few extra dollars into it, it's a stunning package.
Good review. IMO, the winner in the following categories is: Styling: Tacoma Comfort: Ranger Performance: Ranger Reliability: Probably Tacoma based on track record and lack of data on Ranger Price: Neither - both are grossly overpriced
@@phorewhoresman1897 bought one fully loaded with less than 50 miles for 40k. Cheaper than the competition considering it also outperforms the competition with a little 4 cylinder
There's plenty of reliability data on the ranger if you look outside of the U.S. That Ranger has been around for like 10 years. Toyota is definitely more reliable and when you go to sell it it will be worth 5k-10k more.
You are exactly right. I actually just bought a 2015 Tacoma (final 2nd gen year) because I can actually fit in and comfortably drive the 2nd gen. Toyota made too many sacrifices and compromises with the 3rd gen Tacoma for it to truly stay at the top.
They've been like that forever. At 6'3", I'll never own another small Toyota truck. The legroom is not bad but your feet are splayed out in front of you, it feels like a lifted Corolla. The idea is to improve ground clearance and water fording, but I'd bet less than 1 in 1000 owners utilize that even one time.
Too bad the TRD "PRO" is kind of a lie. It would be nice to buy a truck that was not covered by a wet blanket of corporate lawyer induced nanny modes limiting the use of the accessories you pay extra for. Very capable vehicles but for the money serious users are probably better off buying base models and adding their own traction/lighting and other accessories that don't take all the decisions away from the driver.
Ford Ranger has dominated every Test Against Toyota Tacoma on youtube,.....Towing, Braking, Acceleration, Interior Comfort and quality and yes off roading. Ford Ranger is a better more refined truck.
@Jake Cox to be fair, the ranger had been absent from the american market for almost a decade, and the gm twins were too busy with the issues they were having, so the only "viable" option was toyota. Now they're all pretty damn close in terms of build quality.
Which is the better everyday truck? The Ranger....the Tacos have been plagued with issues with the transmission, engine (at steep grade), and build quality since slowly migrating production from the US to Mexico.
The Rangers really are decent trucks. There are 1993-2011 Rangers all over in my area running just fine with well over 300,000 km or about 200,000 miles. They also have solid frames underneath them. No where near as many Tacoma’s in the area and when I look underneath the Toyota’s, there is major rust in the frame even. Don’t have to look under them to see all the rust in the body panels, especially the older they get. Look at things with open objective eyes and you will realize the only thing the Tacoma has going for it is resale value. Since the basic FX4 can outperform the TRD Pro for over $9,000 less, the resale is not an issue either because I there will a lot less than $9,000 difference between the two 4 years from now so the Ranger will depreciate mor in %, but the Tacoma will depreciate more in the $$s because of the higher initial cost. The new Ranger will hold its value better than the old Ranger because it is a better and more competitive truck. Even the GM twins have decent resale, getting to be an old story if Toyota keep gouging their clientele. You can barely negotiate when you buy them so the true price difference after a real purchase will be closer to $11,000. Ford Ranger wins on the road, trail, AND the pocketbook! Even 4 years later! Look at the real world numbers, not all the hype and catch phrases.
James Wuertele - do you drink a lot? In southern Alberta Canada, the used Tacomas, specifically the 2016 - 2017 do not have the resale the 2015 and older models do. Things change and Toyota’s resale values are falling, especially with the recent release of the Tacoma. 2017 models in this are have depreciated $11,000.00, in 2 years. Real numbers, things change and Toyota has to produce better ergonomics, better motor or power characteristics for the 3.5. There are better options available on the other trucks and more flexibility in those options. There is a reason Toyota has lost so much market share and after the first half of record sales, sales have dropped of enough in the second half that Toyota won’t sell as many trucks as last year. Gotta look at the greater picture and current trends instead of the distant past. Sorry dude!
Lol... ford can add all the bells & whistles they want, in the end its structural integrity and longevity I want. You're not going to get that in a with a turbo V6
Ehhhhhhhh after 250k miles the Tacoma is still a tacoma but the ranger will have already needed rebuilds and replacements and probably 3 owners if it's even on the road/offroad after that and if it is what's the value going to be? Nothing just like all previous rangers
Ranger is not in competition with Tacoma ... it's Hilux class which is a step down from Tacoma 2ndly for Off Roading one needs reliability.... which a turbo and super charger cannot give..... this is useless video
I think it was set way to slow for the slope and ground condition. At the first setting the system was probably working against itself in a way, as weird as that sounds. I had a 14 FJ Cruiser with Crawl and if it's set too low it's definitely a jerky ride. When you have the speed set right it's actually smooth and moved forward at a steady pace. Sometimes I think these guys don't really know how to use these systems properly (not just talking about Toyota) and they just start pushing buttons and turning knobs.
Well, the current Tacoma is roughly the same size (bigger in some dimensions) than full-sizes being built 20 years ago. Personally, I love the look of smaller trucks.
Ranger is not in competition with Tacoma ... it's Hilux class which is a step down from Tacoma 2ndly for Off Roading one needs reliability.... which a turbo and super charger cannot give..... this is useless video
I’m very impressed with the ranger but let’s be honest. The Taco has been around as one of the best off road trucks for a long time. They are very similar but the taco just looks better and has the boost in ground clearance. Toyota knows what works. It’s old school.
@@hungryhungryhummer okay so I've never known a taco to have good ground clearance unless you throw itbut you can always put a small lift kit on the ranger and give it as much ground clearance as you want and still have more power than the Toyota and yes tacos do look good me and my kids had a couple
@@Hydroexcavationlife yeah, but when does that little bit of extra power make a difference offroading? The whole point of this is to test both trucks from the factory. You can throw a supercharger on the Tacoma and get that extra power and still have better ground clearance. But then no matter what comparison you look at it doesn't matter when you modify it
@@Reoh so your argument is that I can put $1,000 lift kit on my truck and outperform the Toyota but you want to throw a almost $3,000 supercharger 2 compared to what I just built for a thousand
Ive had both and the ranger is a much better truck not even close,Hated the taco broke stuff in it ,its a slug and so uncomfortable after an hour of diving.Put 160,000 on my ranger and all I did was change oil and air filter and a set of brake pads and tires.20,000 on taco and cracked the bed liner loading fire wood got stuck in snow multiple times trying to get to my wood piles.Got rid of it my father inlaws taco rusted apart ,frame cracked what a mess.And tacos are all he buys,makes ni sense Just fan boys for the sake of being a fan boy
@@robertpower09 idk, that turbo has no lag. I used to have a Saab, it was like a hairdryer until you got the revs up, then it turned into a jet engine. This Ford doesn't have that feel at all. It's consistently powerful and torquey
@@robertpower09 It is a long stroke 2.3L I4 engine. It has better low end then the V6 in the tacoma. Not to mention the turbo is small and quick to boost if needed.
