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  • Ford F-100 vs. Ford Ranger

Ford F-100 vs. Ford Ranger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-100 and Ford Ranger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford F-100 and the Ford Ranger.

In comparing the Ford F-100's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-100 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-100's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-100 is a better car than the Ford Ranger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-100’s base engine makes 109 horsepower, and the Ford Ranger base engine makes 73 horsepower.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-100 and the Ford Ranger are available in Regular Cab configuration.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Ranger has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Ford F-100
Ford Ranger

1983 Ford F-100

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

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Starting MSRP:

7404

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Asking Price:

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Starting MSRP:

6695

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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

65827

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Ford F-100 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-100

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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger

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Ford F-100 Rankings

Not yet available

Ford Ranger Rankings

Midsize Trucks with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

1 out of / 7

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Trucks

Ranking

2 out of / 7

Best Midsize Trucks for Tall People

Ranking

2 out of / 7

Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value

Ranking

2 out of / 7

Best Midsize Trucks Under $35k

Ranking

2 out of / 4

Most Reliable Midsize Trucks Under $35k

Ranking

2 out of / 4

Best Midsize Trucks for the Money

Ranking

3 out of / 7

Most Comfortable Midsize Trucks

Ranking

3 out of / 7

Best Midsize Trucks

Ranking

4 out of / 7

Best Midsize Trucks for Towing

Ranking

4 out of / 7

Most Affordable Midsize Trucks

Ranking

4 out of / 7

Most Reliable Midsize Trucks

Ranking

4 out of / 7

Safest Midsize Trucks

Ranking

4 out of / 7

Best Off-road Midsize Trucks

Ranking

5 out of / 7

Midsize Trucks with the Most Legroom

Ranking

5 out of / 7

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Cab Types

Regular Cab

Available Cab Types

Regular Cab

Available Bed Length(s)

Not yet available

Available Bed Length(s)

Not yet available

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Ford F-100 Trim Levels

Base, XL, XLS, XLT

Ford Ranger Trim Levels

Base, XL, XLS, XLT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

Warranty, Powertrain:

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

Warranty, Powertrain:

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

109 hp @ 3600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.034 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Max Payload:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

73 hp @ 4000 rpm

Torque:

107 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.029 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Max Payload:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / 4WD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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 Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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:

Not yet available

Front Leg Room:

Not yet available

Front Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

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:

Not yet available

Front Leg Room:

Not yet available

Front Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

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:

3240 lbs

Width:

79 inches

Height:

Not yet available

Length:

192 inches

Wheelbase:

116.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2526 lbs

Width:

66 inches

Height:

64 inches

Length:

175 inches

Wheelbase:

107.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

14.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

Not yet available

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