1998 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Ford F-150
When comparing the 1998 Ford Ranger's and the 1998 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and resale value. The 1998 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Ford Ranger's and the 1998 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
1998 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Ford F-150 Pricing
A used 1998 Ford Ranger ranges from $2,997 to $11,988 while a used 1998 Ford F-150 is priced between $2,996 to $13,976.
1998 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Ford F-150 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Ford Ranger loses 27.5 percent of its value and the 1998 Ford F-150 loses 31.7 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Ford Ranger retains 4.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Ford F-150.
1998 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Ford F-150 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.3 out of 10 while the Ford F-150's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Ford Ranger being ranked 3 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Ford F-150 being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks.
1998 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Ford F-150 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.9 out of 10. For the Ford F-150 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Ford Ranger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1998 Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 117 horsepower, and the 1998 Ford F-150 base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 408 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles.This gives the 1998 Ford Ranger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1998 Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths
Both the 1998 Ford Ranger and the 1998 Ford F-150 are available in Extended Cabor a Regular Cab configuration.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1998 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 1998 Ford Ranger, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2997 - 11988
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.275033
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2996 - 13976
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.31699
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.343272 / 10
Reliability:
8.929815 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.378767 / 10
Reliability:
8.6463 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
Ford Ranger Rankings
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7 out of / 7Ford F-150 Rankings
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15 out of / 19Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Propane
1998 Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Splash, XL, XLT
1998 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
Base, Lariat, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
117 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
149 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1260 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 4750 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1670 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 408 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3060 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3880 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
72.7 inches
Length:
202.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available