2020 RAM 1500 vs 2019 Ford Ranger

2019 Ford Ranger
2019 Ford Ranger
$24,300MSRP
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2020 RAM 1500
2020 RAM 1500
$28,200MSRP
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2019 Ford Ranger
$24,300MSRP
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2020 RAM 1500
$28,200MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$24,300

MSRP

$28,200

Average price

$33,228

Average price

$38,586

Listings

59

Listings

432
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Advanced safety features are not standard

2019 Ford Ranger Reviews Summary

Everyone is talking about the all-new Ranger, but there’s just one problem: It’s not all new. The last Ranger was a staple of Ford’s lineup, but it was pulled from North America in 2011, although it’s remained on sale elsewhere in the world ever since. Refreshed for 2015, it’s now returned to the US and Canada to contend with the likes of the Chevrolet Colorado, the GMC Canyon, and the Toyota Tacoma, which haven’t exactly been relaxing during the Ranger’s absence. So, how does the Ranger intend to insert itself back into this already well-established midsize pickup category? Price and power. While the Colorado and the Tacoma both offer multiple powertrain options, Ford is leaning into its recent penchant for simplicity, offering a single engine and transmission: its 2.3-litre EcoBoost paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

2020 RAM 1500 Reviews Summary

A full redesign for the 2019 model year left a significant bit of tech on the table for the increasingly popular Ram 1500 pickup truck: the EcoDiesel 3.0-litre engine. Ram was once the only option for a half-ton diesel pickup, but emissions certification problems resulted in Ram pulling the diesel engine a few years ago. The engineers at Ram have been hard at work updating it ever since. Although the EcoDiesel wasn’t ready for 2019, it’s now available for any 2020 Ram 1500 trim, so it seems it was well worth the wait. With 80% new parts, the EcoDiesel's improvements to power, efficiency, and delivery all mean that Ram is fighting hard to change minds about North America’s least-loved engine type.
Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.3L 270 hp I4

Engine

3.6L 305 hp V6

Drive Train

4X2

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

3

Horsepower

Horsepower

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

17

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

25
2019 Ford Ranger
2019 Ford Ranger
$24,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 RAM 1500
2020 RAM 1500
$28,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Ford Ranger
$24,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 RAM 1500
$28,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$24,300
$28,200
Average price
$33,228
$38,586
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.7
Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Advanced safety features are not standard
Summary
Everyone is talking about the all-new Ranger, but there’s just one problem: It’s not all new. The last Ranger was a staple of Ford’s lineup, but it was pulled from North America in 2011, although it’s remained on sale elsewhere in the world ever since. Refreshed for 2015, it’s now returned to the US and Canada to contend with the likes of the Chevrolet Colorado, the GMC Canyon, and the Toyota Tacoma, which haven’t exactly been relaxing during the Ranger’s absence. So, how does the Ranger intend to insert itself back into this already well-established midsize pickup category? Price and power. While the Colorado and the Tacoma both offer multiple powertrain options, Ford is leaning into its recent penchant for simplicity, offering a single engine and transmission: its 2.3-litre EcoBoost paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
A full redesign for the 2019 model year left a significant bit of tech on the table for the increasingly popular Ram 1500 pickup truck: the EcoDiesel 3.0-litre engine. Ram was once the only option for a half-ton diesel pickup, but emissions certification problems resulted in Ram pulling the diesel engine a few years ago. The engineers at Ram have been hard at work updating it ever since. Although the EcoDiesel wasn’t ready for 2019, it’s now available for any 2020 Ram 1500 trim, so it seems it was well worth the wait. With 80% new parts, the EcoDiesel's improvements to power, efficiency, and delivery all mean that Ram is fighting hard to change minds about North America’s least-loved engine type.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.3L 270 hp I4
3.6L 305 hp V6
Drive Train
4X2
4X2
Seating Capacity
4
3
Horsepower
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
MPG City
21
17
MPG Highway
26
25
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