8.4
2023 Ford Ranger Sport Bi-Turbo review
Is it "settling" to opt for the Ford Ranger's bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine over the new V6, or is the smaller engine the one to pick?
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2021 Ford Ranger vs 2024 RAM 1500 Comparison
Ford Ranger
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RAM 1500
2021 Ford
Ranger
vs
2024 RAM
1500
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
0.0
8.4
8.0
0.0
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 712 km
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$98,950 - $156,950
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic benchmark for the segment
- Slick in-car tech
- Excellent active safety and assist tech
Misses
- The V6 doesn't cost much more...
- There are more affordable utes
- Brakes could have a bit more bite
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
NA
Colours Available
The base Ranger XL and XLS are offered in:
- Aluminium Silver
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Shadow Black
The XLT adds Alabaster White to that palette, while the Wildtrak adds Saber Orange.
The Ranger Raptor is offered in:
- Conquer Grey
- Arctic White
- Ford Performance Blue
- Shadow Black
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.2L, 2.2L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 157kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 3750 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 500Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 10.5 | |
