2021 Ford Ranger vs 2021 Chevy Colorado
2021 Ford Ranger vs 2021 Chevy Colorado
Posted on May 11, 2021
If you are looking for a tough and rugged pickup truck that is great for off-road driving and offers a wide range of special high-tech features, then look no further than the 2021 Ford Ranger. This year, the Ranger features new appearance packages and a new off-road package to make it more capable and stylish than ever before. To illustrate just how impressive the new Ford Ranger is, we have compared it to another extremely popular pickup truck. Here is a look at the 2021 Ford Ranger and the 2021 Chevy Colorado.
Exterior Design
Both the Colorado and the Ranger have a rugged and muscular exterior appearance. The Ranger, however, was not only designed to be stylish, but also practical and adventurous. The Ranger's body is outlined in sleek, sweeping lines and bold curves to give it a sophisticated and muscular look. The dome hood works together with a low-angled windshield to cut through the air make the vehicle more aerodynamic.
This year, the Ranger offers the available Tremor Off-Road package that features an impressive 9.7 inches of ground clearance, a modified Off-Road Suspension with Fox 20-inch Monotube Dampers with Rear Piggyback Reservoirs, a new durable skid plate, front and rear tow hooks, and new magnetic-painted alloy wheels.
Interior Design
Both the Colorado and Ranger offer the same cab configuration choices. Whether you choose the extended cab or crew cab, both trucks feature a spacious interior that offers plenty of legroom and headspace for both the front and rear-seat passengers.
High-Tech Entertainment
Both of these vehicles come standard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display or an available 8-inch touchscreen display. They both also offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, the Ranger also comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot that allows you to connect up to 10 devices at once. The Ranger also offers an available Bang & Olufsen 10-speaker premium audio system as well.
Safety Features
The Chevy Colorado comes with a limited amount of standard safety features. For the most part, if you want any advanced driver-assist or safety features, you have to choose a higher trim level.
The 2021 Ranger, however. Comes with a wide range of standard safety features Some of the standard features include:
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Warning
- Pedestrian Detection
- Dynamic Brake Support
- Reverse Camera with Backup Assist
- AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
- Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
- LATCH System
- Curve Control
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
Power and Performance
The 2021 Ford Ranger comes standard with a 2.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers an impressive 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft of torque.
The Colorado's standard engine is not as powerful as the Ranger's engine. The Colorado comes standard with a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that only delivers 200 horsepower and 191 lb.-ft of torque.
There is no denying that the 2021 Ford Ranger is the most impressive truck in its class. If you have any questions about this stunning and powerful truck, feel free to contact us today.