Battle of the Mid-Sized Trucks: 2021 Ranger or Colorado?

Looking for a mid-size truck to blend city drives and practicality with capability? The 2021 Ford Ranger is up for the task with its rugged stance, reliable horsepower, and even a few safety features to help you get the job done with extra confidence.

Looking for a mid-size truck to blend city drives and practicality with capability? The 2021 Ford Ranger is up for the task with its rugged stance, reliable horsepower, and even a few safety features to help you get the job done with extra confidence.

But how does this pickup compete with other tough trucks? Stick with us today as we look at the 2021 Ford Ranger vs 2021 Chevrolet Colorado to help you judge which pickup is right for your driving needs. However, if you’re eager to hit the road now, visit us at Wood Motor Ford in Jane, MO, and test drive the 2021 Ford Ranger to feel the blend between action-driven and easy-to-command for the ultimate pickup experience.

All About Power: Get the Job Done Right with Fun on the Side

The 2021 Ford Ranger knows how to bring exhilaration to your drives with a standard 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 motor, ready to unleash 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft torque for a swift ride and enough strength to tow up to 7,500 lbs—perfect for boats, trailers, ATVs, dirtbikes, other vehicles, and much more. Plus, with up to EPA-estimated 20 city mpg guiding your drives, helping you keep your fuel stops and costs low.

By comparison, the Chevrolet Colorado also brings fun to your drives with a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder motor—however, with 200 horsepower (70 less than the Ranger) and 191 lb-ft torque (109 less than the Ford pickup), you won’t find near the power or acceleration the 2021 Ranger brings.

Plus, with a towing capacity of 5,500 lbs, you’ll accomplish a few tasks with ease, but you’re also working with a full ton of less towing capability—which can make the difference when it comes to being able to haul certain trailers or campers, helping the 2021 Ford Ranger step up when it comes to work and play.

Capability without Giving Up Luxury and Safety

Wherever your jobs and adventures take you in your 2021 Ford Ranger, you’re protected with features like the available Ford Co-Pilot 360™ driver assists with features like BLIS® looking out for your blind spots and letting you know of detected traffic to help you merge with ease to assist in avoiding side collisions when you try to enter the exit lane (and especially helpful when your towing).

Also, features like Trail Control™ feature systems such as Hill Descent Control™ to help you conquer light off-road environments or even tackle steep inclines and tricky backroads like a pro. When rush hour traffic hits, power on Adaptive Cruise Control, where your truck takes control of your throttle and cruises at a set speed and distance from traffic ahead to help you give your feet a rest or even help you safely drive at the speed limit to assist you in controlling your lead foot. For even more safety, features like Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and more are also available.

For interior features, available leather-trimmed seats add an upscale vibe to your drives for an easy-to-clean surface that brings visual pleasure. Also, getting comfortable feels easier than ever with features like available dual-zone climate controls allowing you and your front passenger to set entirely different climate settings to help you ride relaxed year-round and without arguments. For entertainment, the available SYNC®3 comes with an 8-inch touchscreen to help you connect to your compatible smart devices to listen to your favorite music or make calls hands-free.

By comparison, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado offers similar interior amenities like available leather-trimmed seats for a luxurious vibe. However, the major difference comes with the available driver assists, which includes Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning to help you ride safely, but misses features like an adaptive cruise control system to help you combat the frustrations of rush hour traffic. Thus, the 2021 Ford Ranger takes another round for offering more safety options to help you avert collisions in virtually any environment.

Discover the Ultimate Mid-Size Pickup in Jane, MO

You’ve got jobs to do and fun to be had—so get started today by stopping by Wood Motor Ford and test driving the 2021 Ford Ranger. While you’re here, we’re eager to help you in any way possible, from helping you explore trims and configurations to walking you through tech features like the SYNC 3 infotainment system—It’s how we stand out as your local Ford dealership.