Ford F-150 vs. Ford Ranger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 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-150 and the Ford Ranger.
When comparing the Ford F-150's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger is a better car than the Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford F-150 ranges from $45,415 to $114,995 while a used 2024 Ford Ranger is priced between $34,967 to $72,060. For a new model, the Ford F-150's price is between $43,922 and $87,191, with the Ford Ranger priced between $34,711 and $59,887.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 loses 37.9 percent of its value and the Ford Ranger loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger retains 7.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ford Ranger's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ford Ranger being ranked 3 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ford Ranger the reliability rating is 8.8 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 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Ford Ranger base engine makes 270 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 552 miles. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles.This gives the Ford Ranger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Ranger, a midsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Ford F-150, a fullsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ford Ranger is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the Ford Ranger offers a bed length of 59.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the Ford Ranger, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,922 - $87,191
Starting MSRP:
$36,770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,711 - $59,887
Starting MSRP:
$32,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,208
Price Range:
$45,415 - $114,995
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17,868
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,538
# Good or Great Deals:
1,109
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,127
Price Range:
$34,967 - $72,060
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4,075
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
824
# Good or Great Deals:
115
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,282
Depreciation %:
38.8%
Resale Value $:
$22,488
Residual Value %:
61.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,135
Depreciation %:
31%
Resale Value $:
$22,535
Residual Value %:
69%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 11Ford Ranger Rankings
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5 out of / 6Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
59.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
410 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9000 lbs
Max Payload:
1810 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1805 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 552 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 470 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
73.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
98.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4391 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
209.1 inches
Wheelbase:
122.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4203 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
210.6 inches
Wheelbase:
128.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Hot Pepper Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Ebony
