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.
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.
@@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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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 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’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.
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.
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.
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 UA-cam 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.
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.
I have a 2019 Tacoma Pro with DAI....love the truck for exactly what I need...towing...daily commuter....weekend fun. Its super comfortable...dependable as hell...and looks fantastic. We are lucky to have so much choice....buy what makes you happiest.
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.
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 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!!!!!.
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.
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.
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.
"I know this truck is more expensive, slower, less comfortable, outdated, etc. ... But I really, really, really LIKE IT!" Tommy = Millenial Commentator! 🤣
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
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.
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.
Toyota always does good on there 4x4 systems . I love the Tacomas and what improvements they’ve made over the years! I’m a Ford guy for sure but have owned two Toyota trucks and one car . I will say that Ford Trucks are second to none though ! I’ve had Two F150’s , an explorer, a Winstar van, and two sedans . I’ve never had one of my Fords flat-out Breakdown on me because of engine failure, of course I’ve replaced alternators, dead batteries, belts, hoses, and other normal “wear out” parts on Fords but not often . My Fords have gone usually 250k-300k every time if maintained well . I just purchased a 2014 Black Ford Escape 2.0 Titanium for my wife, and we’re really loving it 👍
One thing people complain about is how much Ford's suck. They forgot, they only suck when you do not take care of them. 150k on my Ranger and still rolling.
I had an 86 Ford ranger that clocked over 4 times. It had 486,000 original miles on it. I put a mustang c4 trans in it, dual flowmaster exhaust, fully caged, lifted with 35's, 6" fiberglass front and rear fenders. Had the 2.9l v6 4x4, first year of electronic fuel injection. That truck was a beast and got me everywhere. I used to pull big 4x4 hummers and Chevys out of the ditches in the snow with my little ranger all the time. The little thing was amazing. I eventually sold it and my buddy dropped his mustang 5.0 302 motor that was stroked to a 331 in it.
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
@@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 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."
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.
EricTheNotSoRed It makes the beginners look like pros. I like to wander alone and search for difficult obstacles then challenge my friends for fun (after I learn how to go over it). One of them has a jlr and all he does is put it in auto and gas his way through! 0 skills. Doesn’t even select 4H or 4LO. In a different vehicle he’s as dumb as a rock.
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.....
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.
Great little video & I’ve used your video for the last two new trucks I’ve purchased 2019 & 2020, but if you’re not in real rocky terrain but driving up hill in any slick surfaces, especially snow or loose gravel, sand, & dirt where your tires will slip easy use 4H not 4L & just go slow & you’ll have better traction.
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.
@@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.
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
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
Your videos have gotten so much better in the last couple years. You guy have a really good production going! Great videos as always and keep up the awesome work! As for the CRAWL mode, I know you guys are talking about ratios, but Id imagine the programming makes a world of difference. If the computer has problems and dont know what to do, ratios dont matter.
Very fun video and great camera angles. I purchased a 2020 Ford Ranger XLT as my retirement vehicle and after one year of owning it, I am pleased with my selection. I also looked at the Tacoma but preferred the interior of the Ford. Both are solid vehicles for the Yukon.
Same for me, retired and bought my 2020 XLT. The Tacoma sitting position didn't agree with my old bones or I might have bought one of them. Love my Ranger so far, more vehicle than I need really, but fun up in the Idaho mountains and deserts..
Both trucks will get you where you want to go. Yes, Toyota has the reliability going for it and probably the better for 4 wheeling....but I got to hand it to Ford it feels more comfortable, quieter, and most of these trucks see 85% pavement vs off-road. Great review guys
I know you can't get every vehicle for perfect comparison. I think the FX4 would be more comparable to toyota as off road and not the pro. Love u guys keep the vids coming.
@@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 love my 2019 Ranger XLT FX4! I think it's funny when the Ranger was introduced Tacoma fans were all making fun of the "wimpy" 4 cyl saying how the Tacoma had a "powerful" V6. Well the 4 cyl just creamed that V6 in the drag race. Plus for the Ranger being less of an off road package compared to the Tacoma it did pretty well.
@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.
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
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.
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.
I currently own a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. I looked at the new Ford Ranger and, even though it has impressive performance specs, it is a total write-off when it comes to practicality. I bought a pickup truck for its utility, not its 0-60 performance. You lose a lot of utility when you choose a mid-size over a full size pickup simply due to its smaller overall dimensions. The rear seat of the Toyota folds completely flat and provides a good deal of useful storage space if you aren't carrying rear passengers. To the best of my knowledge, the rear seat of the Ford doesn't even fold flat. This instantly quelled any interest I may have had for the truck. Another thing that is troublesome is the fact that the Ford is turbocharged. Boosted gasoline engines are inherently less reliable than naturally aspirated engines. Overall I am very happy with the Toyota. Its four wheel drive gets used regularly and it has proven to be a useful, reliable 4x4.
If the Ranger is more comfortable to sit in then that's the winner for me. All about comfort in my world. Plus every Ford I own or have owned has been very reliable.
WHy on earth would anyone want to disable it anyhow? Just sounds like an excuse to resist modern tech because you're old and stubborn lol. I got used to the feel about 3 days in on mine. If I am stuck at a long light, or waiting on traffic going through a construction zone, it sure is nice to save some gas without having to touch a thing.
@@Laerun it's a feature that doesn't solve a real issue, and creates unnecessary wear on the vehicle. Nothing to do with resisting tech, just resisting silly changes
@@JH-mt3pp Ranger just came out..... ive seen a few, thing is the mid size are same price as a full size, most opt for the f150. Toyota needs some new engines and atleast 8spd transmission options. Grow or get left behind.
@@ponypwr I am sure you are aware that Toyota purposely delays updates to their truck lineup due to the massive following for their vehicles. The are right to not rush all the new stuff the develop. I would rather it be a little late to the game and done right then to deal with all the bugs american cars are known for.
@@roberttaylor9239 rush development? You do understand technology and the car industry go hand in hand right? Its always been a rush to development and always will be. Ricky Bobby said it best when he said when your not 1st your last.... lol. All the excuses. Its almost 2020 AND the Ranger Trumps the all mighty Toyota Tacoma because of the technology and development.
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That ending was hilarious! TFL rocks
I couldn't upvote your comment because you're currently at 69 upvotes. nice.
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🤣
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This is why you guys are the most down to earth genuine car review channel you guys have fun an it shows on the camera fun to watch guys.
"I had to use my foot" off road problems in 2019.
How convenient that had to be.
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Haha but at one point only 2 wheels had contact to the ground!
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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.
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.
Not to mention 20k less expensive. The TRD pro should be put up against the roush ranger or raptor.
Ranger raptor not being available in the US makes zero sense
Slow return. Best not to throw everything yet. They are testing V6's and diesel engines. I do believe the Raptor will come soon
Tylnorton isn’t it coming on July?
@@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!
Shughes hmm it very well could be, I forgot about the bronco
I love how you park right in front of the rock clearance and you comment “that was close” like bro give him some room
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This is what happens when people who don’t wheel try to wheel lol this whole review was a joke
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@@ruttlicker1139 this video reminded me why I stopped watching tfl
Ik what an idiot. Tommy rly rly is a dumbass sometimes and then makes a jackass comment lol. Still love him tho
“Trail Control” a solution to a problem no one had....or wanted
Yep. Couldn't agree more. Makes people be bad drivers.
Jay Trock agreed. And drives the cost up too.
More programming to break the system. Brilliant!
odeis5 yup. How about adding the money spent on that to things like locking front diffs etc instead of useless features.
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 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.
TFL, Several of the crawl systems I have researched say in the manual that, 1-3 mph is for Descending, and 3-5 mph is for Ascending. (MOMENTUM)
Yes this is true. Its in the Toyota manual
You can tell they’re not really off road enthusiast. Their lines and momentum are all off.
make more excuses Taco fan boy
You obviously haven’t gone off road much. Even the best trucks will get stuck if you go slow. Especially with an unlocked diff.
@@Azula_7 that's exactly what they are testing! They arent there to show us their driving skills
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.
I still have my first truck a 1991 Toyota 4x4 pickup 4cylinder.. 151,000 miles. Never getting rid of it
@@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.
@@justjackfromsc that's the hope. And sounds like you have had some great toyota experiences as well
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.
Bought mine 12/19.....love it
I’d get an F150 tremor. Ranger tremor needs more (only getting a .8” lift over factory)
@@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.
Toyota really missed the mark by not giving the Pro some real AT tires
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.
This is an off road model of the truck. It should come with appropriate tires from the factory.
They are actually pretty good all around 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.
God I LOVE the under car video angle. Really shows how the suspension and crawl control works!
“He’s using (what was it called Andre?)”
“Trail control”
“ *TRAIL PIMP* ”
I noticed that too xD
The kid is a Toyota brainwashee like his father. I'm sure he would have never said or done anything like that in regard to a Toyota product.
@@ruggv6217 He's just doing it for the camera, obviously he likes both of them.
Low range, first gear, and let the clutch out seems like a much more effective crawl control system to me.
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 :(.
William Sevier think 2016 was the last year for the bolt action in the Toyota
Wrong. MT still alive & well in 2020 Taco.
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 UA-cam 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.
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.
I have a 2019 Tacoma Pro with DAI....love the truck for exactly what I need...towing...daily commuter....weekend fun. Its super comfortable...dependable as hell...and looks fantastic. We are lucky to have so much choice....buy what makes you happiest.
I love my new modified Ford ranger FX four with a 2 inch lift and 33 inch Nitto tires it really rocks!
I love the fact that ford stay true to the old when in doubt throttle out mentality
^
Shame the taco will outlast 3 fords
@@Freedomlawnservice87
Ok, Toyota fanboy. We see that you are trying to be clever with your snide comment. Lol
@@Sig721Tau noice
Will it though?
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.
The ranger interior is much larger and more comfortable, but the dash and center stack feel a little cheap compared the Tacoma
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.
@@Amaces1 I have a 2019 ranger lariat fx4.
Very comfortable.
@@workingman9745 same but i have the iron bars at the back of mine
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 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!!!!!.
People always want more then the truck is made for. Enjoy your truck👍
Theres no such thing as a Masculine Toyota...…..They are Girls trucks dude
@@toddbob55 only bitches talk like that. Go whine on the forums if you wanna compain
@Todd bob I guess you don't know what real trucks are huh dude??
FINALLY! Some great footage with two relatively similar trucks being tested. Keep up the great work!
This man really just called a plastic trim clip a drain nipple.
Aidan Rule he was high asf
That's why he picked the Tacoma
I like the Trail Pimp system.
Pimpin' ain't greasy!
Do this test again when they're over 100k miles.
Ford will be worth a buck and change by then.
Ford will still run circles around it.
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.
BloodyCrepe 900k miles no problem lmk when he gets to his first 100
@@bobgreta3280 I am happy for you but how does 900k miles on yours fix the problems on others?
Ford.. every time! Also digging the camera angles. You can tell TFL is getting much better at producing quality in their videos.
Always like seeing more ranger content!
Ranger gang wya
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
Resale Value: Tacoma Buying used..... Ranger
About $15,000 overpriced Tacoma
Ranger,I haven't seen an average price yet.
@@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.
David Wethington considering you pay 5-10k more when you buy it new you should be able to sell it for 5-10k more.
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.
Except nothing actually works on the toytruck
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.
@@motarded4214 I like to make up stories too.
@@motarded4214 sorry didnt mean to make the fanbois tear up resume your brand bashing
@@cjs4456 Oh no, some random neck beard on the internet doesn't believe me. What ever will I do.
Both great trucks! Great video, thanks a million!
"I know this truck is more expensive, slower, less comfortable, outdated, etc. ...
But I really, really, really LIKE IT!"
Tommy = Millenial Commentator! 🤣
Yeah, exactly! He likes it for the snorkel. SMH...
Lol gotta bring back the original dynamic duo!
Especially when the Ranger is actually comfortable to sit in vs. the Taco with that Cro-Magnon man seating position.
billy mc it’s awesome if you sit like a lego man
Only boomers are concerned with comfort lol
Both look like very nice trucks, however I think I would pick the Ford and I am a Chevy guy. Great video!
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!
yuh yuh yuh
Just bought the cactus gray 2021 fx4 last week 😍
I how does it drive and if its not too intrusive how much was it
@@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
@@northbaybassanglers1068 cool good to know you were safe bud have a good one
Why not use the TRD Off Road? It’s more aligned with Ford’s FX4 package and it comes at a lot cheaper cost.
Jorge Lancaster because that’s the point of the video. The TRD pro is pointless
@@devinbender8428 not really lol
The Pro actually would compete with a regular FX4 Ranger...it’s not Fords fault that the Toyota is $15k overpriced.
Agree. Jeep Gladiator Rubicon a fair competitor to Taco Pro
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.
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.
How many people would pay ~$60k for all that?
What is TRQ?
@I know you are right, And I just got owned but: but how do you explain sales numbers?
@@ldmtag that everyone that isn't a brain dead baby bought a f150 and then they bought a rzr to do all the same things a tacoma can do.
Jake B that’s a pretty different scenario you presented. Some people want just one vehicle to do some occasional fun off-roading.
Toyota always does good on there 4x4 systems . I love the Tacomas and what improvements they’ve made over the years! I’m a Ford guy for sure but have owned two Toyota trucks and one car . I will say that Ford Trucks are second to none though ! I’ve had Two F150’s , an explorer, a Winstar van, and two sedans . I’ve never had one of my Fords flat-out Breakdown on me because of engine failure, of course I’ve replaced alternators, dead batteries, belts, hoses, and other normal “wear out” parts on Fords but not often . My Fords have gone usually 250k-300k every time if maintained well . I just purchased a 2014 Black Ford Escape 2.0 Titanium for my wife, and we’re really loving it 👍
One thing people complain about is how much Ford's suck. They forgot, they only suck when you do not take care of them. 150k on my Ranger and still rolling.
Just got an explorer, always wanted one. I love it, drives like a truck and the twin turbo gives me plenty of power if I need it.
I had an 86 Ford ranger that clocked over 4 times. It had 486,000 original miles on it. I put a mustang c4 trans in it, dual flowmaster exhaust, fully caged, lifted with 35's, 6" fiberglass front and rear fenders. Had the 2.9l v6 4x4, first year of electronic fuel injection. That truck was a beast and got me everywhere. I used to pull big 4x4 hummers and Chevys out of the ditches in the snow with my little ranger all the time. The little thing was amazing. I eventually sold it and my buddy dropped his mustang 5.0 302 motor that was stroked to a 331 in it.
Enjoyed the review and video of these 2 trucks. Thanks for sharing Andre and Tommy.
What we really need is a version of the Ranger Raptor
Here in Australia they are almost as good as a Jeep Wrangler
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
Ranger Raptor produces 210hp and 500nm (368 ft pounds) its a 2.0 bi turbo diesel not the fastest but its decent
2020
I am waiting
Both are good trucks just think it’s cool that the ranger comes back strong
I say the best test would be that they take these two trucks for ten years. Then see how they match up with longevity, durability and resale.
My thoughts exactly.
Do the same test at 250,000 miles .
You got that right
I've seen many Ford rangers go over 300,000 miles, the Toyota will rust out in 5 years
John Sullivan well John my family is mostly Toyota and Subaru owners and no rust problems as of yet. The Toyota Matrix has 260,000 on her and no rust.
@@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
The true test is which one will breakdown when you're in the middle of nowhere...
Easy the ford , and the Toyota will hold double the value of the ranger in 10 years
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."
Scotty " twin turbos with high pressure injection engines will not last" Kilmer
Jim H You must be talking about Landcruiser. Toyota dont sell Tacoma in Australia and Aussies love their diesels.
Either one can break down, they are machines built by imperfect humans
Tommy " I would choose the Taco even though I know that the Ford is better". Great job Roman, you have taught him well.
Toyota needs some proper AT tires either duratracs or ko2s
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.
first time I've seen the crawl control fail,like actually didn't try
Yea, that wasn't right.
The crawl control on the 4Runner I drove was useless, so idk.
@@RunGSD my 2017 offroad has never done that
Yeah that’s weird
EricTheNotSoRed
It makes the beginners look like pros.
I like to wander alone and search for difficult obstacles then challenge my friends for fun (after I learn how to go over it). One of them has a jlr and all he does is put it in auto and gas his way through! 0 skills. Doesn’t even select 4H or 4LO. In a different vehicle he’s as dumb as a rock.
$40,000+ for a mid-size truck is just laughable.
hey kids learn how to drive off road and save a bunch of money. you can't buy skill.
And have more fun and a sense of achievement.
I Love you Guys ✌️
I love my Ranger
Greatings from Germany
The Ranger rock crawl without the locker engaged was impressive, violent but definitely impressive.
How can you pay 50k for a truck in 2019 with drum brakes? Ford all day thanks.
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!
Drum brakes prevent dirt/sand from getting in the brakes. Shows Toyota is serious about it's 4WD cred.
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.....
@@Erin-Thor According to Consumer Reports, the 3rd Gen Tacomas are garbage.
Toyota all day 237k and climbing on
ford cant compete
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.
Great little video & I’ve used your video for the last two new trucks I’ve purchased 2019 & 2020, but if you’re not in real rocky terrain but driving up hill in any slick surfaces, especially snow or loose gravel, sand, & dirt where your tires will slip easy use 4H not 4L & just go slow & you’ll have better traction.
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.
Ranger just ate the TRD’s lunch
The I4 engine in the ranger is extremely impressive
We test drove a Ranger about a week ago, it brought us big, big smiles
It did well in the drag race, but you won't be able to access all that turbo charged HP in low speed off roading.
@@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.
Small gas turbo engines are not known for long term durability
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.
Luke Carmichael you don’t get a full skid plate on the off road tho. If I recall correctly.
@@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
That blue Ford is a good looking truck!
One like for the comparison, and one like for the nitrates for chest pain
You guys do a good job together. Well done!
Very impressed by the Ford able to get up with the diff open. Says a lot for the individual wheel breaking to shift torque around. Very cool :)
Wow!! Im a tacoma owner but ford ranger is impressive ❤️
Jake Cox who buys a truck cus of speed?! Lol 🤣 get a sports car bro if thats what ure goin off of.
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
@Jake Cox
Ten speed engine? The ten speed transmission is the reason why I'm hesitant about trading in my six speed!
Your videos have gotten so much better in the last couple years. You guy have a really good production going!
Great videos as always and keep up the awesome work!
As for the CRAWL mode, I know you guys are talking about ratios, but Id imagine the programming makes a world of difference. If the computer has problems and dont know what to do, ratios dont matter.
Very fun video and great camera angles. I purchased a 2020 Ford Ranger XLT as my retirement vehicle and after one year of owning it, I am pleased with my selection. I also looked at the Tacoma but preferred the interior of the Ford. Both are solid vehicles for the Yukon.
Same for me, retired and bought my 2020 XLT. The Tacoma sitting position didn't agree with my old bones or I might have bought one of them. Love my Ranger so far, more vehicle than I need really, but fun up in the Idaho mountains and deserts..
Well, so much for all the fancy electronic systems. I know guys with old Jeeps who would go all those places with ease and NO electronics.
My 1990 Cherokee would would do this and it cost 3,000 including 5 M/T BFG's, a 8,000lb winch, safari roof rack, and bumpers.
@@bradbutcher3984
The only "real" jeep is a willy's!!!
So
Im more of a tacoma person , but that ranger impressed me on that trail control 👌🏾.
Both trucks will get you where you want to go. Yes, Toyota has the reliability going for it and probably the better for 4 wheeling....but I got to hand it to Ford it feels more comfortable, quieter, and most of these trucks see 85% pavement vs off-road. Great review guys
I will take the toyota any day. Low maintenance and long lasting.
That was pre 2016 Tacomas. The newer ones with the 3.5L V6 are no where near as reliable.
Looking forward to seeing the new Ranger Tremor pitted against the TRD PRO, Colorado ZR2 and Rubicon Gladiator.
I know you can't get every vehicle for perfect comparison. I think the FX4 would be more comparable to toyota as off road and not the pro. Love u guys keep the vids coming.
Ranger crushing it...glad ford brought it back
The most important comparison was overlooked: Resale value!
Why are you getting rid of it if it's so awesome though?
@@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
@@TheVikingSailor Because people sell their vehicles eventually? Or do you keep all your vehicles?
SRT Sorbs it’s less than $800 different after 10 years! Are you really gonna notice that?
@@devinbender8428 you can resell Toyota's with 200,000 k , $800 difference , you dont give a comparison of 2 vehicles.
I love my 2019 Ranger XLT FX4! I think it's funny when the Ranger was introduced Tacoma fans were all making fun of the "wimpy" 4 cyl saying how the Tacoma had a "powerful" V6. Well the 4 cyl just creamed that V6 in the drag race. Plus for the Ranger being less of an off road package compared to the Tacoma it did pretty well.
They’re at altitude so forced induction helped the ranger but either way I’m sure the ranger would have won
Good luck with the turbos
@@ttsupra95 I love the Taco as best farm implement
I love my Ranger too. Good truck. Seriously underrated.
@@ttsupra95 proper maintenance dude
I want to see the Tacoma Pro vs Ranger Raptor that’s a more fair comparison
why the lower trim Ranger beat the taco, so it would really be unfair, lol
Ranger Raptor Will the winner thats for sure...
A ranger Raptor would destroy that Toyota
Eric Houck beat it how?
billy heaton bad quality will destroy that piece of shit Ford
Looks like the ranger I bought! Love it!
The one guy has a hard on for the Tacoma even though the ranger is better
@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.
The air scoooop was the exxxtra drag that slowed it down
Tommy is very biased. The Tacoma & Tommy got schooled!
I agree 💯#
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
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.
I test drove the Toyota Tacoma and I got like I was sitting on the floor in it not as comfortable even close to being as comfortable as my ranger.
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.
@@AscendingBliss that's obviously not the case lol
They did fix that on the 2020 model now you have power seats for up and down back and forth to adjust the height of the seat
pilot guy Jackie how many usually take him to realize and fix that problem? LOL go Ford Ranger!
Ranger for the WIN!!!!
Not in 5 years ,,Ford will be trash in the shop!
Yea the ranger will be around 5k and the Tacoma 26K
jason stevens lol you people are so cute with your brand trash talk as if there is really any difference
Great review guys. Never thought about getting a mid size Ranger until I saw this video.
Don't
I just got one best decision I’ve ever made by far
Buyer be ware, 3000 miles transmission is rough and the waste gate is being noisy. Taking it to Ford tomorrow
Snorkel intake, somebody’s been watching Dante’s Peak!
V R wow, surprised someone still remebers that movie, one of my favorite movies of all times
Xlt fx4 extended cab can be had for 32k no where near 44k👍🏻
Agree, the dealers here are discounting to low $30K for a nicely equipped XLT 4x4. I believe that to be a fair price.
Yeah I found a couple in my area for 28-29
Random Adventures That 44k is because it is the Lariat, FX4, and black out package.
SECOND, most off road worthy Ranger.
The infamous Andre drag race cry "wha?!...no...no...no" gets me everytime 😂
I’d like to see how the Chevy ZR2 compares to these two.
The ZR2 would be a level above these two
ZR2 has garbage ground clearence
@I know you are right, And I just got owned but: how's your matchbox truck doing jr? Mommy still letting you on her computer?
The zr2 s frame would bend. My 03 Tacoma will go more places.
I'm a Ford guy and went with the Canyon. The Colorado/Canyon is light years ahead of both the Toyota and Ford.
I currently own a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. I looked at the new Ford Ranger and, even though it has impressive performance specs, it is a total write-off when it comes to practicality. I bought a pickup truck for its utility, not its 0-60 performance. You lose a lot of utility when you choose a mid-size over a full size pickup simply due to its smaller overall dimensions. The rear seat of the Toyota folds completely flat and provides a good deal of useful storage space if you aren't carrying rear passengers. To the best of my knowledge, the rear seat of the Ford doesn't even fold flat. This instantly quelled any interest I may have had for the truck. Another thing that is troublesome is the fact that the Ford is turbocharged. Boosted gasoline engines are inherently less reliable than naturally aspirated engines. Overall I am very happy with the Toyota. Its four wheel drive gets used regularly and it has proven to be a useful, reliable 4x4.
Ranger for sure. Love from malaysia
I just bought the Ranger XLT BEST DECISION EVER this thing is crazy fast and has balls. This coming from a tacoma guy
papa johns same here just bought a 2020 ranger and it is much better than the 2016 Tacoma trd off-road except in aftermarket support
If the Ranger is more comfortable to sit in then that's the winner for me. All about comfort in my world. Plus every Ford I own or have owned has been very reliable.
Had a Tacoma 2 years 15k and traded it in, got the same 29k I paid for it, pulling for Ranger, but know what a great vehicle the Toyota is!
I feel like all the crawl/terrain modes take away from the off roading experience. Plus it's another expensive feature that can break...
Not really if it breaks the truck wont move at all. (Dead computer)
Sounds like excuse because your favorite truck didn't win aka the Toyota
billy heaton win what dummy?
RagingTiger ........the comparison.....??? Are you confused on what kind of video your on?
Love the 3rd gen tacoma, but honestly I rather have the Ranger. Fuel economy and its really not lacking in offroading compared to the TRD PRO
There is also a button to turn off the auto start and stop without buying extra parts.
There’s also a wire that you can unplug from the negative terminal on the battery and won’t affect anything else.
The Ranger has an option in the menu to permanently disable it, no 3rd party nonsense needed.
WHy on earth would anyone want to disable it anyhow? Just sounds like an excuse to resist modern tech because you're old and stubborn lol. I got used to the feel about 3 days in on mine. If I am stuck at a long light, or waiting on traffic going through a construction zone, it sure is nice to save some gas without having to touch a thing.
@@Laerun auto start stop is the dumbest thing ever
@@LongWalker730 And why's that?
@@Laerun it's a feature that doesn't solve a real issue, and creates unnecessary wear on the vehicle. Nothing to do with resisting tech, just resisting silly changes
@@thundereagle97 have you researched how much wear it actually has on the vehicle though? You might be surprised.
Ranger with 2.7 option would be awesome.
Ford ever evolving technology for the win!
In the end sales will tell the tale.I've seen very few Rangers on the road.
@@JH-mt3pp Ranger just came out..... ive seen a few, thing is the mid size are same price as a full size, most opt for the f150. Toyota needs some new engines and atleast 8spd transmission options. Grow or get left behind.
@@ponypwr I am sure you are aware that Toyota purposely delays updates to their truck lineup due to the massive following for their vehicles. The are right to not rush all the new stuff the develop. I would rather it be a little late to the game and done right then to deal with all the bugs american cars are known for.
@@roberttaylor9239 a little late? Over 10 years is way to long for anything. Toyota is just banking on brainless Toyota followers.
@@roberttaylor9239 rush development? You do understand technology and the car industry go hand in hand right? Its always been a rush to development and always will be. Ricky Bobby said it best when he said when your not 1st your last.... lol. All the excuses. Its almost 2020 AND the Ranger Trumps the all mighty Toyota Tacoma because of the technology and development.
He picks it because of air intake that looks like a painted drain line?
You guys do the BEST reviews and are VERY funny and also informative! I cant believe you dont have more subs than you do honestly! Ive been subed ever since you did the review on that yellow 09 cobalt ss (i own one and LOVE it!) and watch and thumbs up all your vids!
Both very nice trucks... But the Ranger will depreciate like a rock compared to the Tacoma.
And the Toyota will rust out in 8 years
Rangers in 4x4 have historically higher resale value ratios than Tacomas in 4x4 though...