Two giants, one battlefield. Tacoma is all-new, Ranger is upgraded. One will dominate—who takes the crown?
By Vishal| Mar 22, 2025
Images By: FORD & Toyota
Three engines, up to 405 hp, and a 10-speed auto. Ford isn’t holding back. Can Toyota fight this firepower?
326 hp, 465 lb-ft torque—Toyota’s hybrid is a monster. But no manual option? That’s a shocker.
Ranger hauls 7,500 lbs, Tacoma stops at 6,500. Payload? Ford edges out Toyota again. Work truck or adventure rig?
Ranger Raptor vs. Tacoma TRD Pro—Fox shocks, locking diffs, and pure toughness. But Ford’s twin-turbo V6? That's the next level.
Toyota offers a 6-speed manual, but only on select models. Ford? No stick shift anywhere. That hurts.
Ranger: One bed, one cab—no confusion. Tacoma? Two bed lengths, two cabs, nearly too many trims. More choices or too much?
Ranger starts at $33K, Tacoma at $31K. But Ford’s high trims pack more power for less. Toyota makes you pay for that hybrid punch.
Big screens, premium tech, solid seats. But Tacoma’s IsoDynamic seats? Suspension for your spine.
Toyota wins on variety, Ford dominates power and price. Two great trucks, but I know where my money’s going.