Compare Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Tacoma

• Standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® gas engine
• Best-in-class 270 horsepower
• Best-in-class 310 pound-feet
• Class-Exclusive ten-speed automatic transmission
• Available rear locking differential
• Available Terrain Management System™
• Available Trail Control™
• Available FX4 Off-Road Package

Allowing adventurous drivers to equip their preferred trim level of the 2019 Ford Ranger with an off-road package, drivers receive affordable performance specifically suited to their driving styles. Additionally, the standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine found on every trim provides exemplary specifications unmatched by standard configurations of the competition. With various performance-enhancing systems equipped, drivers receive impeccable confidence and control both on-road and off.

• Standard 2.7-liter engine
• 159 horsepower
• 180 pound-feet
• Optional 3.5-liter engine
• Six-speed automatic transmission
• Available TRD Sport trim level for off-road usage
• Available limited-slip differential

Less-equipped as standard than the 2019 Ford Ranger, the Toyota Tacoma features a less smooth transmission due to fewer gear increments, an underpowered engine, and a non-locking rear differential unlikely to keep up with the Ford Ranger in deep snow or mud. While the TRD Sport trim offers drivers an enhanced level of off-road prowess, the additional cost coupled with the lackluster performance improvements fail to surpass those found on the FX4-equipped 2019 Ford Ranger.

• Available FordPass Connect for in-vehicle Wi-Fi for up to ten devices out to fifty feet beyond your vehicle
• Available lane-keeping system
• Available adaptive cruise control
• FordPass™ compatible
• Available SYNC® 3 infotainment system

Boasting the latest in innovative technology, seamlessly integrated within its comfortable and ergonomic interior, the 2019 Ford Ranger outstrips the competition. With an available SuperCab® configuration for unparalleled interior space, in conjunction with the plush leather upholstery found on the Lariat trim, drivers receive and exceptional degree of comfort and convenience.

• Entune™ Audio infotainment system equipped
• Toyota Safety Connect® P System
• Available blind spot monitoring
• Available rear parking assist
• Entune® app suite available
• Available leather appointments

While providing various modern amenities, the Toyota Tacoma falls short of matching the 2019 Ford Ranger's array of advanced safety features. Additionally, the straightforward interior design offers neither advanced degrees of comfort or convenience - opting for a more utilitarian approach, while simultaneously failing to match the Ford Ranger's rugged heritage as an robust work vehicle. While commendably equipped, the Toyota Tacoma fails to surpass the Ford Ranger's interior.