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Not all pickup trucks are created equal. When Chevrolet introduced its Colorado pickup, it was intended to compete with the Ford Ranger. However, the Ranger still comes out on top. Let’s take a look at the features that make the 2019 Ranger the superior vehicle.
Capabilities
Between the Ranger and the Colorado, the Ranger is by far the more powerful truck. The Ranger’s 2.3-Liter I4, turbocharged engine produces 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The Colorado’s engine only puts out 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. If you’re looking for a truck that can handle some heavy-duty towing, the Ranger is the obvious choice. It can tow up to 7,700 pounds, compared to the Colorado’s 3,500-pound towing capacity.
The Ranger also has a bigger payload: 1,770 pounds versus 1,432 for the Colorado. The Ranger’s 10-speed automatic transmission makes it a smoother ride than the Colorado with its six-speed transmission. The Ranger even edges out the Colorado when it comes to fuel economy, with a combined rating of 23 miles per gallon compared to the Colorado’s 22. Thanks to Ford’s exclusive EcoBoost technology, you save fuel whenever the Ranger stops at a red light or in a traffic jam.
Interior
When it comes to comfort, the Ford Ranger wins hands down. The Colorado’s interior is all rough plastic and vinyl, while the Ranger gives you premium cloth and leather surfaces. The Ranger’s instruments and controls are laid out intuitively, which makes them easy to read and provides the panel with a sleek and modern look. The Colorado’s dashboard seems haphazard and outdated compared to the Ranger’s.
Amenities
The Ford Ranger offers all sorts of safety and convenience features that you won’t find in the Chevrolet Colorado. Automatic emergency braking comes standard in the Ranger; you won’t find that in the Colorado. The Ranger’s pre-collision assist scans the road for other vehicles and pedestrians. It alerts you to potential collisions and applies the brakes as necessary. A blind-spot monitoring system alerts you to other vehicles as they approach the Ranger’s blind spot. This feature even includes your trailer’s blind spot if you happen to be towing cargo. This is not available in the Colorado.
With Ford’s exclusive terrain management system, you can select between four modes (Normal, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, and Sand), allowing you to conquer any driving condition. A lane-keeping assist feature can sense when the Ranger is drifting out its lane and apply corrective steering. Cruise control is another feature that gives the Ranger an advantage over the Colorado.
The Ranger’s SYNC 3 system also impresses. It features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Sirius XM Radio, Waze, and Alexa. While the Colorado also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it doesn’t give you those additional apps. The Ranger is the clear winner when it comes to keeping drivers safe and entertained.
As you can see, the Ford Ranger outclasses the Chevrolet Colorado. Take a test drive today so you can see for yourself how awesome it is.
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