Should I buy a used Jeep Gladiator or a Ford Ranger?
Comparing the Jeep Gladiator to the Ford Ranger
Should you buy a used Jeep Gladiator or a Ford Ranger? Both of these off-road models are available at Carl Black Hiram of Hiram, GA, where we’re known for a large Jeep inventory but also offer many other off-road and lifted trucks. Keep reading below for a quick guide comparing the Jeep Gladiator to the Ford Ranger.
Jeep Gladiator vs. Ford Ranger: specifications table
Use the table below to compare the Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger in terms of towing, payload, ground clearance, and more. Keep in mind that we’re comparing the 2023 Jeep Gladiator and the 2024 Ford Ranger and that other model years will vary. Vehicles vary by model year, trim level, package options, and other customizations.
| Model | 2023 Jeep Gladiator | 2024 Ford Ranger |
| Max available towing | 6,000 pounds | 7,500 pounds |
| Max payload capacity | 1,120 pounds | 1,805 pounds |
| Max seating capacity | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Max ground clearance | 11.1 inches | 10.7 inches |
| Cargo box volume | 35.5 cubic feet | 43.5 cubic feet |
| Fuel capacity | 22 gallons | 20 gallons |
| Drive system | 4×4 | 4×2 or 4×4 |
Which is better for off-roading: Jeep Gladiator or Ford Ranger
Both the Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger offer 4×4, but the Jeep Gladiator comes with 4×4 on every model for the 2023 model year. Other off-road features are abundant on both vehicles, including an electronic-locking rear differential on both models. The Jeep Gladiator offers a sway bar disconnect for front-wheel articulation and steel rock rails for body protection. The Ford Ranger offers the Raptor trim level, an off-road equipped model with Fox Racing Shocks with live valve technology and other off-road features.
If we had to choose one or the other, we might go with the Jeep Gladiator for its higher ground clearance, even on an earlier model. The Ford Ranger gets 10.7 inches on its best model, the Raptor, and 8.8 inches and 9.3 inches on other models.
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