A Comparison of the New 2024 Ford F-150 vs. the Ford Ranger

Ford sets the bar high when it comes to pickup trucks. The F-150 is the gold standard with the best available towing and hauling capability you can get in a full-size pickup. The Ford Ranger is a very capable mid-size pickup that offers a lower price tag than the F-150 while still delivering solid towing and payload. The F-150 has been the best-selling truck in America for an unprecedented 47 years in a row and the Ford Ranger has its own dedicated group of fans. Here's a look at some of the key characteristics of the new 2024 Ford F-150 and the Ford Ranger, both of which are available for a test drive at Shetler-Corley Ford Inc in Crowley, LA.

Engines and performance options in the new 2024 Ford F-150

The new Ford F-150 has a longer list of engine options starting with a 2.7-liter V6 that delivers 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Next up, Scott, LA buyers can select a 5.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower along with 410 pound-feet of torque. The 3.5-liter turbo V6 also generates 400 horsepower but comes through with up to 500 pound-feet of torque. The off-road Raptor model comes with an available 3.5-liter turbo V6 with 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque or you can get a 5.2-liter V8 with a jaw-dropping 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.

Engines and performance options in the new 2024 Ford Ranger

The mid-size Ford Ranger has had a design refresh for the 2024 model year and it's now stronger than ever. The entry-level model is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. A new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 is now available for Jennings buyers and it can give you 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Like the F-150, the new Ford Ranger also offers an off-road Raptor model and this one comes with a 3.0-liter turbo V6 with 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Like the F-150, the new Ranger can be equipped with four-wheel drive for most models and it's a standard feature on the Raptor trim.

A comparison of towing and hauling capability

The full-size Ford F-150, as you'd expect, has a higher level of towing and hauling capability than the Ford Ranger. In fact, it delivers more maximum towing and payload than any other pickup in its class. The F-150 gives Rayne drivers up to 13,500 pounds of towing capacity and it can haul a payload of up to 2,455 pounds. The Ford Ranger comes through in the mid-size segment with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and a payload of up to 1805 pounds.

A comparison of features

As the larger truck, the Ford F-150 has more trim levels so you can decide how much off-roading capability and luxury will fit your preferences and your budget. Both the 2024 F-150 and the Ranger give Kaplan buyers best-in-class technology including Ford's innovative Pro Trailer Backup Assist system. Both trucks offer a lot of variety but the F-150 offers more of just about everything. For example, the top trim F-150 Platinum can be equipped with available leather upholstered Recaro front sport seats with suede trim and unique Rhapsody Blue accents. The Ford Ranger Lariat model offers heated seats and luxurious genuine leather upholstery.

A comparison of size

The Ford F-150, of course, is longer than the Ranger, with up to 232.0 inches of maximum length. The 2024 Ford Ranger still offers a lot of length at up to 210.9 inches. If you need a longer truck bed for hauling, the Ford F-150 will probably be your choice but if you can accomplish all you need with a shorter truck, the more affordable Ford Ranger might be just the ticket.

Compare the 2024 Ford F-150 and the Ford Ranger in person

At Shetler-Corley Ford, we have Ford truck experts on staff so we can tell you whatever you'd like to know about the advantages of the F-150 vs. the Ford Ranger. We invite you to look over the Ford trucks in our new inventory or, if you're on a more limited budget, explore the Ford trucks in our used inventory to find the one you like most and schedule a test drive at Shetler-Corley Ford Inc in Crowley, LA.