Future Ford of Sacramento presents a comparison: 2025 Ford Ranger vs 2025 Toyota Tacoma
Coming in hot after some great updates in 2024, the 2025 Ford Ranger continues this year with a tech-packed cabin, a wider body, and an aggressive design that keeps Ranger enthusiasts all over Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and Folsom coming back for more! One of the best parts of the 2024 updates was the introduction of the high-performance Raptor trim, which offers an impressive 405 horsepower with a twin-turbo V6 engine, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and 10.7 inches of running ground clearance! In fact, the entire line-up of the 2025 Ford Ranger impresses with its strong towing and hauling capabilities. A large 12-inch infotainment screen comes on higher trims, while all Rangers get premium soft-touch surfaces and the FordPass Connect system with an embedded 4G LTE modem. But how does the 2025 Ford Ranger stand up to its competition? In this review, we will compare the specs of the 2025 Ford Ranger to those of another popular competitor, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma. Future Ford of Sacramento is confident that the Ranger will dazzle you with its sophisticated ride, premium cabin feel, and adventurous Raptor model! Come over to Future Ford of Sacramento, where the 2025 Ford Ranger is for sale!
Engine Specs and Towing Capacity
The 2025 Ford Ranger starts with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder, producing 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. For extra power, the XLT and Lariat trims offer an available 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, boosting output to 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The Raptor trim dominates the lineup, packing a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, giving it serious performance credentials. On the Toyota Tacoma side, the standard engine is a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, offering 228 horsepower in the base SR trim and up to 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque in higher trims. Only one Tacoma engine, the hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, outshines the Ranger in torque with 465 lb-ft. The 2025 Ford Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds with its 2.3L and 2.7L engines, while the Raptor’s towing capacity is slightly lower at 5,510 pounds due to its off-road tuning. The Tacoma’s towing capacity varies, with most models maxing out at 6,500 pounds, though the hybrid-powered trims are expected to offer competitive towing capabilities.
Interior Comparison
The 2025 Ford Ranger boasts a premium-feeling interior, even at the base trim, with soft-touch materials and an upscale design that improves at higher trims, especially in the luxurious Raptor model. The crew cab is now wider, offering more room for passengers, and the front seats are supportive, with the Raptor featuring bolstered leather-trimmed seats for off-road stability. Storage is plentiful, with multiple bins, cupholders, and a deep center console. On the tech side, infotainment is modern and user-friendly, featuring a 10-inch touchscreen in lower trims and a 12-inch screen in Lariat and Raptor. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with Ford’s Sync 4A system, physical climate controls, and USB-A/USB-C charging ports. Higher trims add cloud-based navigation and a 10-speaker B&O sound system. The system is intuitive, allowing CarPlay and Android Auto to run without taking over the entire screen. Base models of the Tacoma only feature an 8-inch touchscreen, and although rear legroom has improved over previous models, it still trails behind the Ranger’s more spacious rear seats.
Trim Options
The 2025 Ford Ranger is available in four trims—XL, XLT, Lariat, and Raptor—all featuring a SuperCrew cab with seating for five and a 5-foot cargo bed. The XL trim serves as the base model, powered by a 270-hp 2.3L EcoBoost engine, and comes equipped with 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, an 8-inch digital driver display, and a 10-inch Sync 4A infotainment screen. It also includes essential safety features like pre-collision assist and automatic emergency braking. Stepping up to the XLT adds LED tail lights, a gray-accented grille, bed lighting, wireless charging, and the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite for enhanced driver assistance. The Lariat focuses on premium comfort, featuring 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-trimmed heated seats, dual-zone climate control, a 12-inch digital driver display, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, and adaptive cruise control as standard. The Raptor is the off-road beast of the lineup, packing a 405-hp 3.0L twin-turbo V6, active exhaust, off-road-tuned suspension with Fox dampers, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and aggressive styling with a wide-stance grille and fender flares.
Future Ford of Sacramento
With our stellar record for outstanding customer service and industry expertise, Future Ford of Sacramento is here to meet your needs! We know just what it takes to provide you with the ultimate car-shopping experience, whether it’s a knowledgeable and friendly staff, professional business practices, or an impeccable inventory. You will find it all here at Future Ford of Sacramento, and that is why customers come from the surrounding areas of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and Folsom just to see us. The 2025 Ford Ranger is a midsize truck that was redesigned in 2024 to showcase modern technology, a larger cabin, and an available 405-horsepower Raptor off-road model! When compared to another midsize pick-up, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, the 2025 Ford Ranger shines with a more spacious interior, more horsepower, and a higher towing capacity! We hope you enjoyed this review and comparison of the specs of the 2025 Ford Ranger and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and we hope that you come take a look at the 2025 Ford Ranger, for sale now at Future Ford of Sacramento!
