Here in Huntsville, TX you need a new truck that can go from the road to the trail, proving equally capable and versatile at every turn. Fully redesigned, the 2024 Ford Ranger embodies this to a T, surpassing rival mid-size trucks like the Chevy Colorado along the way. Before buying a new truck from Bill Fick Ford in Huntsville, TX, see how the reliable Ranger tops the Colorado.
Ford Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado Engines
The Chevy Colorado offers three variations of a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The Ford Ranger is more robust with its V6 engines and gives Huntsville, TX truck buyers three powertrains to choose from. While the Chevy Colorado maxes out at 310 horsepower, the Ford Ranger reaches 405 horsepower and has another engine topping Chevrolet's mid-size truck at 315 horsepower. The Ford Ranger also gives Huntsville, TX drivers access to a class-exclusive SelectShift® automatic transmission.
Ford Ranger Powertrains Available at Your Huntsville, TX Ford Dealer
- 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged 4-cylinder engine: 270 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque (best-in-class)
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost® twin-turbocharged V6 engine: 315 horsepower, 400 pound-feet of torque
- Raptor: 3.0-liter EcoBoost® twin-turbocharged V6 engine: 405 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque
Chevrolet Colorado Powertrains
- 2.7-liter Turbo 4-cylinder engine: 237 horsepower, 259 pound-feet of torque
- 2.7-liter Turbo Plus 4-cylinder engine: 310 horsepower, 390 pound-feet of torque
- 2.7-liter Turbo High-Output 4-cylinder engine: 310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque
Ford Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado Performance
Fuel Economy
The Ford Ranger provides more fuel-efficient towing voyages beyond Huntsville, TX by earning 21/26 (city/highway) miles per gallon, topping the Chevrolet Colorado, which is rated for 20/25 miles per gallon.
Towing
Both mid-size trucks can tow 7,500 pounds. The Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, nearly identical to the Chevy Colorado at 7,700 pounds.
Payload
With the new Ford Ranger, Huntsville, TX drivers can haul heavier payloads. Ford's mid-size truck has a best-in-class max payload rating of 1,905 pounds, topping the Chevy Colorado at 1,500 pounds. That's more than 400 pounds of additional payload to transport around Huntsville, TX when choosing the new Ford Ranger.
Off-Roading
Both models offer off-road trucks. The ZR2 for the Chevy Colorado and the Raptor for the Ford Ranger each provide Huntsville, TX explorers with 10.7 inches of ground clearance.
Ford Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado Interior & Design — Cabs & Truck Beds
These mid-size trucks offer different cab configurations. Chevy's mid-size truck is designed as a Crew Cab or Extended Cab. Shop at our Huntsville, TX Ford dealership for a Super Cab or SuperCrew® Cab Ranger pickup.
Truck bed sizes are nearly identical for these mid-size pickups. Both offer a five-foot bed. The Chevy Colorado's longer box spans 74 inches, while the Ford Ranger's longer truck bed measures 72 inches. The Ford Ranger offers more cargo bed volume (52 cubic feet) than the Chevrolet Colorado (50 cubic feet).
The Colorado can't match the Ford Ranger's leather-trimmed seats that come with the Lariat. The Ford Ranger also gives Huntsville, TX truck owners access to a power sliding rear window.
Ford Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado Tech
Each new truck provides wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration. The Chevy Colorado's touchscreen is 11.3 inches. This is smaller than the Ford Ranger, which features a 12.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. This complements a 10.1-inch vertically integrated center stack. Considerably more tech-savvy than its rival, the new Ford Ranger gives Huntsville, TX drivers access to Connected Navigation and Enhanced Voice Recognition on any towing trip, courtesy of SYNC® 4A.
Ford Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado Safety
Chevy Safety Assist for the Colorado and Ford Co-Pilot360™ for the Ranger mirror each other with trailering safety features. The new Ford Ranger provides Trailer Backup Assist™, a class-exclusive feature to help Huntsville, TX drivers hitch up. The Chevrolet Colorado can't counter.
Test Drive a New Ford Ranger at Your Huntsville, TX Ford Dealer
The 2024 Ford Ranger is more powerful, more fuel-efficient, and more tech-friendly than the Chevy Colorado. Ford's mid-size truck also has several class-exclusive features. Shop the new inventory at Bill Fick Ford to pick out a 2024 Ford Ranger to buy or lease. Contact our Huntsville, TX Ford dealership today to schedule a test drive in the Ford Ranger, the more reliable new truck.