Whether you're exploring East Texas or need a capable work companion, the 2023 Ford Ranger is the right new truck for you. This mid-size pickup finishes first, even ahead of adventure-seeking trucks like the Jeep Gladiator. See how the 2023 Ford Ranger compares to the 2023 Jeep Gladiator before buying your new truck in Huntsville, TX. Bill Fick Ford is here to make sure truck buyers are well informed before picking out their next pickup.
Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator Engines
Ford Ranger
- 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder engine: 270 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of best-in-class torque
Jeep Gladiator
- 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine: 285 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque
- 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine: 260 horsepower, 442 pound-feet of torque (best-in-class torque rating available, not standard)
Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator Performance
The Ford Ranger is equipped with a class-exclusive 10-speed SelectShift® transmission, giving Huntsville, TX drivers smoother towing voyages. Haul heavier payloads around Huntsville, TX with the new Ford Ranger, which boasts a 1,905-pound best-in-class max payload rating, topping the Jeep Gladiator at 1,700 pounds. The Jeep Gladiator's best-in-class available gas towing rating of 7,650 pounds isn't standard. With the Ford Ranger, Huntsville, TX drivers can haul trailers up to 7,500 pounds.
The Jeep Gladiator's base model with the main V6 engine is a gas guzzler, rated for 16/23 (city/highway) miles per gallon. The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient, earning up to 26 miles per gallon towing on highways outside of Huntsville, TX. Each new truck offers 4x4 capability, and the Ranger can match the Jeep Gladiator's trail prowess, thanks to the Ford Trail Control™ Terrain Management System with Normal, Sand, Mud/Ruts, and Grass/Gravel/Snow drive modes.
Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator Interior & Design
The Jeep Gladiator doesn't give Huntsville, TX truck shoppers multiple cab options. The Ford Ranger offers a Super Cab and SuperCrew® Cab, along with multiple truck beds spanning 60 to 72 inches. The Jeep Gladiator's all-steel cargo bed measures 60 inches.
The Ford Ranger is also a more durable pickup, as it's built with a high-strength steel frame and provides steel-mounted bumpers. While the Jeep Gladiator is more known for off-roading, the Ford Ranger can match it with a Tremor® Off-Road Package that includes a skid plate, tow hooks, running boards, and upfitter switches.
Each truck's design shares unique features. The Ford Ranger offers a leather-trimmed interior and rear under-seat storage, while the Gladiator offers a Trail Rail™ system, Corning® Gorilla Glass for the fold-down windshield, and a Jeep Air Filtration System. Each pickup includes LED bed lighting and truck bed power outlets.
Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator Tech
Between SYNC® 4A in the Ford Ranger and Uconnect® 4 in the Jeep Gladiator, each new truck offers Huntsville, TX drivers similar tech features. The Jeep Gladiator only has a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Ford Ranger features a larger 10.1-inch center stack. Ford + Alexa provides the Ranger with voice-command technology that's similar to Jeep Skill for Amazon Alexa featuring Voice Command in the Gladiator. The Jeep Gladiator does feature an industry-exclusive removable wireless connectivity speaker with a weatherproof exterior and rechargeable battery, but the sound setup is not as impressive as the Ford Ranger, which features a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator Safety
The Jeep Gladiator includes a 4X trailer hitch zoom feature for convenient hitching. Jeep's lone pickup also offers 80 safety and security features, but most aren't standard and can't match the Ford Ranger. Ford's truck provides a Forward Collision Warning, Automatic High Beams for the LED headlights, Trailer Tow Monitoring, Lane Keep Assist, and Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Towing from Huntsville, TX to your East Texas destination feels safer behind the wheel of a Ford Ranger.
New Ford Ranger Trim Levels Available in Huntsville, TX
- Ford Ranger XL
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Ford Ranger Lariat
Buy or Lease a New Ford Ranger in Huntsville, TX
Truck buyers from Huntsville, TX can look at the latest Ford Ranger pickups in our new inventory. Contact Bill Fick Ford with a call or click to schedule a test drive today in a new Ford Ranger truck.