Mazda Truck vs. Ford Ranger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Truck 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 Mazda Truck and the Ford Ranger.
When we compare the Mazda Truck's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Truck has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mazda Truck and Ford Ranger have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Truck's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Truck is a better car than the Ford Ranger.
Pricing: A used 2003 Mazda Truck ranges from $4,123 to $11,609 while a used 2003 Ford Ranger is priced between $4,500 to $11,992.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Mazda Truck and the Ford Ranger makes 143 horsepower. Both the Truck and the Ranger are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda Truck and Ford Ranger are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Mazda Truck and the Ford Ranger are available in Extended Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. The Mazda Truck offers a bed length of 71.8 inches, and the Ford Ranger offers bed lengths of 71.7 and 83.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Ranger has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,265
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$14,532
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$12,710 - $17,465
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,743
Price Range:
$4,123 - $11,609
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,801
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,027
Price Range:
$4,500 - $11,992
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$8,686
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$6,675 - $12,215
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
59
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
166,472
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Mazda Truck Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Mazda Truck
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 3.2
Mazda Truck Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Ranger Rankings
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5 out of / 6Available 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)
71.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
71.7 inches, 83.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Mazda Truck Trim Levels
B2300, B2300 SE, B3000 Dual Sport, B3000 SE, B4000, B4000 Dual Sport, B4000 SE
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Edge, Edge Plus, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XL, XLT, XLT Appearance, XLT FX4 Level II, XLT FX4 Off-Road, XLT Value
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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):
Not yet available
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:
143 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2240 lbs
Max Payload:
1260 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6070 lbs
Max Payload:
1260 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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 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
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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 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
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:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 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:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.8 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:
3001 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3085 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandstorm Metallic
Black
Mystic Black Clearcoat
Blue
Lapis Blue Metallic
Brown
Chestnut Metallic
Gray
Light Tundra Metallic / Platinum Frost Metallic
Red
Performance Red Clearcoat / Sunburst Red Metallic
White
Classic White Clearcoat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Arizona Beige Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Silver Frost Metallic
Red
Bright Red
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Dark Graphite / Medium Pebble
