The 2019 Ford Ranger is ready to prove it can be your workmate and your playmate. The truck, available now at Bolton Ford dealer Lake Charles LA, leads its class in many ways. We’ll take a look at the Ranger’s performance in comparison with its leading competitors.
2019 Ford Ranger More Horsepower and Torque for the Money
The 2019 Ford Ranger has a twin-scroll turbocharged V6. Output is 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. It tows up to 7,500 pounds with a 4×4 drivetrain. For the money, you’ll see that the Ranger offers more horsepower and/or torque without charging a premium price. In other words, buyers should compare capability as they compare prices.
Here are the specifications taken from rival websites. The Honda Ridgeline and Chevrolet Colorado have more horsepower, but the Ranger has a big advantage with its extra 40 or more pound-feet of torque. With more torque and more horsepower, the Ranger does better than the Nissan Frontier, which comes with a 152-horsepower four-cylinder engine or a 261-horsepower V6. A Toyota Tacoma does a bit better than the Frontier with a 159-horsepower four-cylinder or a 278-horsepower V6. The Ranger pulls ahead, however, beating the Tacoma’s V6 torque rate by 45 pound-feet.
Does that extra torque and, in most cases, horsepower matter? Frontier V6 4x4s can tow up to 6,720 pounds. Tacoma V6 models are rated for 6,800 pounds. Colorado V6 4×4 models are rated for 7,000 pounds. Ridgeline AWD models are rated for 5,000 pounds, and four-wheel drive is not available. If you pay much more for the Colorado diesel edition, tow ratings edge ahead by 200 pounds, barely beating the Ranger’s 7,500-pound rating.
Then there’s the toughness factor. The Ranger is a Ford, and that means it has been put through exhaustive testing before coming to the market. In fact, Ford only recently released the Ranger as an all-new model.
When it comes to gearshifting, only the Ranger has Ford’s masterful ten-speed transmission. This is standard, and it’s one of the reasons that the Ranger has class-leading payload capacity. Ford’s SelectShift automatic can regulate itself according to the load in the bed or behind the truck. It works with the driver and reduces stress on the truck.
Ford’s Ecoboost engine has automatic stop-start. This system prevents waste at redlights by shutting off the fuel pump. When you lift your foot from the Ranger’s brake pedal, the truck reactivates the engine and off you go. In four-wheel drive, it won’t shut off, making sure the Ranger handles a stop-and-go trail ride. Furthermore, the Ecoboost engine knows not to shut off the fuel pump when the truck is towing or hauling a heavy load.
When you add up the many ways the Ranger outperforms its rivals, it’s surprising that Ford’s pricing is so favorable. You can get more horsepower and torque for your money when you invest in a 2019 Ford Ranger at Bolton Ford dealer Lake Charles LA.
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