Ford Bronco: What Engine Should you Pick? 2.3l vs 2.7l Comparison, Battle between Power and MPG

The New Ford Bronco has some delivery issues. Will you get yours this year? Can you do anything to help get it sooner or even this year? I'll cover what you can do and in this video we will also cover the new full and complete spec sheet. This means we will talk about the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder turbo developing 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque with premium fuel. Also covered will be the 2.7-liter EcoBoost six-cylinder engine, and how the twin-turbocharged V6 cranks out 330hp on premium or 315 hp on 87 octane, and 415 lb/ft torque on premium petrol or 410 pound-feet of torque on regular or 87 Octane. Why are the specs so important? Well taking a 2.3l engine might get you your Bronco sooner and it will definitely save you money on options and gas. But is it worth it?
While on the subject of engines, I will also cover the main differences between these 2 engine blocks to help you figure out if taking a 2.3l inline 4-cylinder is a good option for you.
Even though it is not news, as a little searching the spec sheet for the Bronco for months had revealed, crawl ratios will quickly be discussed. Covered will be the importance of advanced 4x4 if you will do some crawling. Ford example, the seven-speed manual with a crawler gear, you get a 79.91:1 for standard 4x4 and 94.75:1 for the advanced 4x4 system. With a 10-speed automatic will get a less aggressive ratio of 57.19:1 or 67.80:1 with advanced 4x4. Also with the advanced 4x4 comes higher end beefier M210 with Spicer performance Trak electronic locker in the front (badlands and sasquatch) and Dana M220 rear axle.
Possibly helping people pick which side of the 2 door vs 4 door fence to fall onto is the fact that fuel capacity is at 16.9 gallons for the 2 door and 20.8 gallons for the 4 door so that might help some decide which side of the fence has greener grass.
This video also covers the base curb weight for the two-door Base with the2.3-liter EcoBoost and seven-speed manual which comes in at 4,286 pounds (1,944 kilograms) vs for four door coming in as much as an Explorer at 5117 lbs.
I am sure this video has some great surprises for you and will help you pick the right Bronco.
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[@mark5862]

I have a 2.3L automatic and absolutely love it. Peppy, smooth and refined, and I'm averaging 21.5 mpg in city driving. I also achieved 30 mph on a highway trip keeping speed around 65 mph

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Mark those are some really great points that you share and I should look forward to and Everglades with a 2.3 l because with the price of gas where it is now and where I could go I will benefit from having a 2.3 l instead of a 2.7. Thank you for taking the time to watch and to share your excellent Intel. Have a great Family Day mark

[@benoitbricet8885]

21.5 is utter garbage. We had those kind of fuel consumption in the 1980's 😂

[@japboi1810]

@@benoitbricet8885 you drive a Tesla

[@scox636]

I'm just mad I can't get the 3.0l without having to purchase the Raptor version! I would love to buy a base model with a 3.0l option..

[@commanderroddi7742]

With Badlands trin, both are 17mpg EPA and 4 cylinder. manual is 16 city / 18 uwy. I am waiting for plug in hybrid supposed to be out end of 2024. I have Wrangler 4xe and as much as I like the Jeep hybrid, I want the Brobco for its better, larger interior and much nicer road handling. I love the 4xe hybrid power train and having battery o ly on trip under 21 to 24 miles (most of my driving is on the electric motor saving me to s on gas!l) I believe Bronco PHEV will be just as capable off road and better on road and confort

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

I feel the same way. Love the 4xe but got a Brinco in the meantime for the same reasons but certainly look forward to having a plug in Bronco

[@GhostOfAMachine]

I would like a 2.7 v6, but will have to go for the 2.3L because 6 spd +crawl manual transmission feature trumps everything on the list of requirements

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Yeah I can understand that and I am happy that I'm not the only one that sees the manuel with 4a and a 94.5:1 crawl ratio as simply...amazing

[@mpeugeot]

Ya, if you are crawling, there's no question, that's the most capable setup. For crawling, you really don't need any more power than what the 2.3 brings to the table with that ratio.

[@bengleckl1877]

2.7s are dropping valves. Screw that

[@kirbywinters1291]

I’m thinking the same thing plus how rare will the manual units be in 10-15 years

[@wallywanker7435]

Lol by time you get these they will already be classics.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Lol. Not a bad joke

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Wally your comment still makes me laugh and is partially true. Depends on all the factors I've mentioned in my videos. Thanks for the comment and the laugh

[@wallywanker7435]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews 👍

[@TalkingHands308]

I am already seeing them at the dealerships, so looks like these jokes will soon be classics. 😉

[@wallywanker7435]

@@TalkingHands308 only took how long ? The ones people are getting are 2015’s. Lmfao

[@TodoNFamilia]

Can you tell me your Bronco configuration and way ?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

My configuration is a 4 doors Badland with hitch. 2.7l. I wanted the hard top but end of May I switched to a soft top. I did not add any packages. I can live without heated seats.

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

How's the longevity of these two engines? I've never owned a Ford. I bought my Bronco going into retirement, so I'm hoping it will last long term.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great if... before going hard make sure the engine and tranny are warmed up, before shut down let it idle if you were hard on the pedal. secondly use Ford recommended oil filter and top quality oil. Personally I'd do oil every 5000 miles. I hope this helped and if so consider joining the community if not already done. We have some very knowledge and experienced subscribers who often leave great comments.

[@benoitbricet8885]

Longevity should ne quite bad. Knowing Ford, they are probably filling the car with plastic junk to make it very cheap to produce.

[@veinbanger9381]

Can someone dumb it down for me about gear ratios? I'm choosing the Black Diamond with Satstsqautch with mid package

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great question. So with the advanced 4x4 you get a 94.75:1 crawl ratio with you.set.up if it is manuel. If you have an automatic you will be at 67.8:1. The main benefit of the higher crawl gear ratio is for rock crawling as it gives you all sorts of low end or slow moving power. It also helps keep everything under control and helps you to not roll away when descending. While the 2.7l is now longer to get its lower crawl ratio will be assisted by the incredible low end torque of the engine. Both engines will make great rock crawlers. As for figuring out the crawl ratio it is the outcome of multiplying 3 factors together but it is easier to check it out on the Bronco spec sheet pg 2. Have I answered well enough your question? I hope so as my goal is to be helpful. Also I've got to earn people hitting that subscribe icon.

[@veinbanger9381]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews thank you so much for explaining this! And yea, forgot to mention, I'm going with the 2.7 automatic. Unfortunately I never learned how to drive stick lol. Thats what happens when you're 28

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

@@veinbanger9381 No worries, almost no one learns how to drive stick these days (except Europeans), but if the government wants people to stop texting and driving they just have to make stick shift mandatory like they did other safety features. 😉

[@mpeugeot]

Actually, the ratios are really close when you compare all the different options with the notable exception of the 3.73 equipped cars on 32's. The 4.27 on 32's, 4.46 on 33's, and the 4.7 on 35's are all nearly the same rpm in gear at the same MPH. So most of the MPG difference is down to the areo from frontal area due to changes in tire width and height. So naturally, the 2.3 will only have a small advantage because the cruise HP requirements are similar and the displacement difference is relatively small (15%) and 150-170 lb weight penalty depending on the transmission choice. Which means that mileage will probably deviate by less than 0.5 mpg at cruise between the two engines.

[@djntqd]

94.5:1 and 67:1 are not really close ratios.

[@mpeugeot]

@@djntqd I was referring to tire size and axle ratio, not manual vs automatic. There is little mechanical difference between a 32" and a 4.27 axle vs a 35" and a 4.7 axle.

[@goatk1]

Turn off the music man! Cant even hear you. Maybe its the echo, IDK, your audio is off and I'm losing attention but you have a lot of great information

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you. It was at the very beginning of my youtube video making journey. It got better a few months later and I have about 200 Bronco videos. Thank you for the feedback

[@mrtreejunkie]

Everyone does know you can slap a aftermarket turbo on it or just a really great tune and maybe e85 and there goes that extra bit of power the 4 banger lacks. Js

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great point! I agree. The 2.3l is very good and a tune makes it great

[@mrtreejunkie]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews appreciate that. I mean if your spending over 20k whats a tune right lol 😆

[@benoitbricet8885]

You buy a bronco for power ? And do you buy horses to travel on the ocean ?

[@mikeduron5315]

So what's the fuel tank capacity??

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Sorry I added it in the description of the video but didn't discuss it. Here it is...fuel capacity is at 16.9 gallons for the 2 door and 20.8 gallons for the 4 door

[@mpeugeot]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews that's the one thing that annoys me about the 2 door, because there's no reason they could not have made room for the 20 gallon tank in the 2 door.

[@123OGNIAN]

@@mpeugeot Even so, with 17 mpg for the 4 door with 2.7l and 35 tires , the range seems to be 300 milles 🤦‍♂️ Something went wrong .

[@mpeugeot]

Definitely not changing my mind on the configuration that I went with. I am staying with my 2.7 liter 2 Door Carbonized Gray Outer Banks Edition Bronco Lux package and Tow package with the Roast interior. Pretty pleased that it kept the weight in the lower end of the spectrum at 4558 pounds (some of the 4 doors are over 5100 lbs). 500 lbs makes a big difference both on and off road under some circumstances.

[@AbdoZaInsert]

wtf... I almost have the same config & color. Only difference is I'll get the High package

[@mpeugeot]

@@AbdoZaInsert if the adaptive cruise control is not a big deal, then you have chosen well. It's about the only difference worth paying for. Hopefully you got a VIN number already!

[@AbdoZaInsert]

@@mpeugeot Haha, I wish man. But sadly I live in Arabia and it will cost me too much to import one abroad from the USA by pre ordering it. So I gotta stick with the local Ford car dealer. Wish you a good times with your Bronco ;)

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Roast interior is the best. Thank you for the informative post and for all the help and support.

[@ryanfrancis7264]

Ford needs to manufacture the tops themselves or commission another company that's capable of mass production

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Howdy Ryan. Thank you for watching. The good news is now they are now building the hard tops in reasonable numbers but do have a lot of catch up to do

[@Scruffers2011]

What's the gas mileage difference between a Bronco with the 2.7L with 4.7 Locking Rear Axle Final Drive Ratio, and a 2.7L with 4.27 Locking Rear Axle Final Drive Ratio? Is this even important?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great technical question! I would refer you to CNET.com/roadshow/news/2021-ford-bronco-fuel-economy

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Also for the offroader that needs the 4.7 locking rear axle final drive ratio the difference will not be important.

[@ualreadydead]

skip to the three minute mark

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Yep that way straight to the info and no intro. Good tip. Thank you.

[@allenchickering1804]

What engine should you choose- the engine in the 4.0 Toyota Runner- it’s bulletproof!!!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Very true. I prefer the 2.7l as it has both direct ans port injection. The 2.3l being only direct injection worries me in regards to long term wear on the timing chain when carbon builds up

[@ae7454]

who cares about gas mileage on a performance vehicle

[@Niloc1922]

I really wish you'd say rodeo normally!!!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Agreed. I've got it now. Sorry for the annoyance

[@andthecowsaysmoo4]

Good video. Please stop saying wifey.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Got it.

[@MRSTEEL15]

No excuse for this pathetic Gas mileage....That's why folks love Toyota and Honda

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Yeah it's not great but neither is the gas mileage on a Tacoma or Tundra

[@MRSTEEL15]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews I'm talking about the Rav 4 Hybrid..,.Best technology out of all the companies....But I'm still buying a custom Bronco cause of the cool factor

[@ExoticMfRon]

⁠@@MRSTEEL15why is this even a comparison against a rav4 hybrid? Idk anyone who wants a bronco willing to cross reference a rav4 hybrid while shopping. The only other vehicle that should be compared in this category of vehicles in any way would be a Jeep Wrangler…