An all-new 2.4L EcoBoost Inline-4 gives you around 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Ford also went one step further by combining its powertrain with a ten-speed automatic transmission that works flawlessly.
Some of its rivals, including the Colorado and Ridgeline, offer V6 engines as standard or an option. Still, it can compete fairly well with the V6s in this class.
In addition, you can also choose between an RWD and an AWD drivetrain, and the latter is always recommended if you want to experience more confidence while driving.
It is smooth to shift through that 10-speed transmission in Sport mode, you will not experience any difficulties. In normal mode, the transmission doesn't respond quite as well as it does in sport mode, and there is still room for improvement here.
Models
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2019 Ford Ranger Crew Cab
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2019 GMC Canyon Crew Cab
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2019 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab
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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
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MSRP
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$26,520
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$27,600
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$31,110
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$26,700
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Engine
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2.3L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder
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2.5L Inline Four-Cylinder
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3.5L V6
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2.5L Inline Four-Cylinder
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Drivetrain
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RWD/AWD
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RWD/AWD
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RWD/AWD
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RWD/AWD
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Transmission
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10-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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Power
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270 hp @ 5,500 RPM
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200 hp @ 6,300 RPM
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280 hp @ 6,000 RPM
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200 hp @ 6,300 RPM
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Torque
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310 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
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191 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
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262 lb-ft @ 4,700 RPM
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191 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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6.3
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7.3
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6.5
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6.1
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Quarter-Mile (seconds)
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14.7
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15.6
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15.1
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14.7
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Whenever it comes to acceleration power, the Ranger won't let you down in any way. Despite Colorado's reputation as one of the fastest midsize trucks on the market, the Ford Ranger also performs well. From zero to sixty MPH, the Ranger sprints in approximately 6.3 seconds, which is quite fast. It's only a few milliseconds slower than Colorado.
There is a V6 in the Ridgeline, as well as a larger engine capacity for this class. However, when it comes to showing what they can do, the Ranger & Colorado completely outperform Ridgeline.
Among the class's fastest models, the Ranger can complete the 0-60 range in 6.3 seconds while Colorado does it in 6.1 seconds.
How well does the 2019 Ford Ranger Crew Cab handle?
Ranger Crew Cab's ride and handling have various limitations attached to it which makes it lag behind the competition in this case. On bumpy roads and slick surfaces, the truck remains stable. The steering response seems to be very slow, and it seems that your command is not affecting the truck's movement smoothly.
As well, its transmission feels very rough in normal mode, which is very likely to disappoint you. Although the truck's body roll can be felt a little during cornering, the AWD version is available as an option, which will likely alleviate the problem to some extent.
Comparing this truck to its competition, this truck doesn't have all the characteristics it requires to be a good off-roader. Although, an optional off-road package is available which you can purchase if you wish to make use of some of those features.
Overall, you can consider its ride and handling performance to be below average.
Braking Performance
Size-wise and dimensionally, the 2019 Ford Ranger is one of the largest midsize trucks in its class. Because of this, the braking ability of this truck has been compromised. To completely stop from 60-0, the truck has to travel nearly 138 feet, which is poor considering the class standards.
Models
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2019 Ford Ranger Crew Cab
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2019 GMC Canyon Crew Cab
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2019 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab
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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
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Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
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12.2
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12.2
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12.6
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12.2
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Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
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12.1
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12.7
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13.0
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12.8
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4,232
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3,996
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4,242
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4,027
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60-0 MPH (feet)
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138
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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While the brake rotors are decently sized, they are smaller than most of its competitors by a little. Apart from all these things, ABS, emergency brake assist, and electronic brake distribution are also featured in the car to assist you in braking.
The Honda Ridgeline has the biggest rotors compared to the other vehicles and is also the heaviest.