What Size Ford Truck Do you Need?

What Size Ford Truck Do You Need?

If you’re shopping for a Ford truck, you might be wondering what size will best fit your needs. Usually, when size is a consideration, towing or passenger room might be your top priority. Irwin Ford Lincoln is here to help you choose.

Ford Ranger

The Ranger is Ford’s midsize truck and it might be a good fit for you if you’re looking for a daily driver and occasional weekend warrior. Its smaller size means that it works better in urban environments and is also more effective off-road. The Ranger also gets decent fuel economy at 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder that makes 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, the Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds with the right layout and equipment. The Ranger does come in a SuperCrew layout, which gives it four doors and a rear seat. Another attractive feature of the Ranger is its affordable starting price well below $30,000.

   

Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 is the truck most buyers turn to as it offers a lot more room and towing power than the Ranger, but isn’t nearly as large as the HD trucks. The F-150 is probably the right choice for you if you need a full-size cabin for more passenger space and you need more towing power than what the Ranger can provide. With the right layout and equipment, the F-150 can tow up to 19,500 pounds, which is definitely plenty for most people with boats, campers, or toy haulers. The F-150 also offers a lot of choices in different trims and configurations so you can find exactly what you need for your specific situation. A SuperCrew Ford F-150 starts at $37,700 and goes up from there.

   

Ford HD 250 and 350

Even though the max towing ability of the F-150 is 19,500 pounds, that requires you to choose a specific layout. Most F-150 trucks tow somewhere between 11,000 and 14,000 pounds. The F-250 has a higher range of 15,000 to 20,000 pounds. If you’re considering an F-250 or F-350, it’s likely that you have something very heavy to tow, such as a large travel trailer. The F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks are also the trucks where you can get the latest Powerstroke diesel engine. Only a smaller diesel engine is available in the F-150. The 6.7-liter Powerstroke V8 turbodiesel makes 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque.

   

Choosing between the midsize Ford Ranger, the light-duty Ford F-150, or the heavy-duty Ford F-250 or F-350 will mostly depend on what you need to tow. Price is the most obvious advantage of the Ranger, while more versatility is the most obvious advantage of the F-150. Visit Irwin Lincoln Ford today to talk with our experts about which Ford truck is right for you.