Ranger VS. Tacoma Showdown! Which Mid-Size Truck is Best?

[@lexwaldez]

If both were for sale used at 150,000 miles, which would you buy? There you are.

[@AlphaShark]

lexwaldez that’s an amazing comment! So true. I’m pinning that work of art.

[@robertfrancojr]

Tacoma

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

Is there such a thing as a Ford with 150,000 miles that runs?

[@BryceLugo]

@@pathfinderLXXIV just got rid of an f150 v6 ecoboost with 184k miles. No issues with power plant the whole time.

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

@@BryceLugo was it the Unicorn Limited Edition? ;)

[@silentrunner6580]

Just bought a new 2020 ford ranger and I have to say that right as soon as I sat in the truck and took it for a drive I fell in love. 🥰

[@rpopempire4053]

I bought a Ranger. At 6’4”’, I don’t fit in the Taco. My head hit the head liner, and I had to recline the front seat to have adequate vision out the windshield. Ranger feels like my previous Sierra 1500 with respect to comfort in the drivers seat. Sold.

[@steve8803]

What year taco were you looking at? The new ones have adjustable seats every which way. 6'4" is above average, but not THAT tall. Hard to believe you can't fit in the new ones.

[@rpopempire4053]

@@steve8803 2019

[@HDA_III]

2017 was tight at 6’1

[@steve8803]

Try the new ones Rich. Ranger is a nice truck. But doesn't look as badass as this tacoma nor will it retain its value as well.

[@6AM_YT]

I was set on buying one then I test drove one this weekend. I'm 6'1" and hit by head getting in and out. The rear seats are a joke. I could barely fit back there with the seats all the way up. Now I'm considering the Ranger or even a F150. I won't consider the Tundra's because the gas mileage is a joke. Toyota, I want to love you but you won't let me.

[@Myrderbeans]

If you lift the seats in the back of the ranger you also have storage compartments

[@jayredmon3769]

I bought a White Ranger with the black appearance package. Everything else is the same but it looks 100x better than this model

[@youknowitsmetheone]

Yeah normal stock rangers are not very good looking but a little attention mainly wheels and tires and bam its a new beast. I actually hate the stock rangers look.

[@IbukiSF3]

My deal-breaker between the Tacoma and Ford is I'm just skeptical about the eco-boost type of engines in the long-term after watching Scotty Kilmer talking about the bad sides of eco-boost engines: they dilute the engine over time and that's not good. The Ranger has it, but not the Tacoma, so I went with the Tacoma. I don't want to put down the Ford Ranger because it does have its own features and better payload & towing capabilities than the Tacoma. The Ranger looks more suitable for those who want to tow more than what the Tacoma can tow. Other than that, the rest of the features are pretty much preference of the consumer.

[@dungteller367]

I own 19 Ranger Lariat and it is a good truck, looks wise IMO it is the best. There are however some options deleted from the Lariat trim level and I wish Ford would address them. You noted the lack of the powered rear slider also missing, E.g., no memory seat function, no powered vertical seat adjustment in my Lariat. No split folding rear seat, no power outlets in bed or dampened tailgate., no heated steering wheel. All of the options I mentioned come std. on the Lariat F 150, in fact I've had all of them on my last F 150 XLT. Also the competition has many of those options on their mid size trucks. Here, is a good truck that could be a great truck. I owned several Tacoma's in the past and I liked them however the Ford motor and transmission is top notch. Thanks for the review. I think these reviews give people valuable information and it helps them decide what truck best suits their needs. nothing replaces a test drive though.

[@dc76384]

LOL! You don't want a truck, you want a luxury car. I will say I have to agree, Ford seems hell bent on not allowing the Ranger to be a great truck.

[@dungteller367]

@@dc76384 you are right I just want a bed on he back. My son-in-law just spent nearly 80K on a new truck, it is really loaded up. I see no end in sight to options and their cost happy motoring. Just have to make sure I have gas money! LOL

[@dillonk5573]

Fords are just soooo much more comfortable for road trips. I have owned a Tacoma amd f350 and there really is no comparison for comfort. Not the same comparison but Fords are powered how a truck should be. Im a life long toyota fan and have owned mostly toyotas with only 1 ford. Tacos are really underpowered.

[@FizzyCape]

You’re comparing a full size to a midsize. Of course the taco is underpowered and small. You should be looking at the tundra

[@dillonk5573]

@@FizzyCape got a ranger lariat it’s just right with power and comfort

[@richardescobar1971]

There in a nutshell, how can you buy a nut less truck and be like I have a great vehicle. It kills me to know that because it is such a nice looking truck. But shhhiipppp…when the other trucks just zip.

[@sameepmalla8248]

That music "cameo" was disturbing 😂😂 but your videos are awesome dude! Very fun and informative

[@johnnysager8899]

I'm a commercial sales manager for Automotive parts and I know what I sell to service garages and it's not Toyota Tacoma parts!! I'll take my TRD off road any day!! Nice honest video though...

[@kylebaker8619]

I was laughing so hard when you mentioned the singing career... covering Micheal w. Smith. Lol

[@AlphaShark]

Glad I could make you smile :) Isaac means laughter so it's nice to know I incite it.

[@johnrichards3666]

I think that was a very fair and thoughtful comparison. Unfortunately, I miss a lot of your videos because they don't automatically pop up on my feed even though I've been a long time subscriber. I have to go looking for them but it's always worth it. I appreciate you keeping all of us in your prayers. I'm sure a lot of us do the same for you.

[@AlphaShark]

John Richards if you hit the little bell notification you’ll get notified every time I uploaded!

[@johnrichards3666]

For some reason, the bell feature has never shown up on my Amazon Fire.

[@AlphaShark]

John Richards huh, it should be on the channel page but I’m not sure about it on the fire! You might have to just check back every other Tuesday. So I have my videos scheduled in advanced to come out every other Tuesday at 10am! So the next video will be October 6th.

[@johnrichards3666]

I'm pretty sure it's just a quirk of the fire tablet. I usually binge watch and catch up. You do good work.

[@AlphaShark]

John Richards thank you! I really appreciate it, God bless you!

[@richardjones1988]

Killed that MWS cover. I'm pretty sure I heard that exact version at my church as a kid but yours was far better.

[@shawnkeith3840]

I am currently shopping mid-size trucks. I have it narrowed down to Ranger FX2, Tacoma TRD sport. It’s really going to come down to the test drive. I currently own a Ram 1500 quad cab and I love it but it’s becoming cumbersome to park and maneuver in crowded conditions. Your videos are awesome. God Bless.

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you Shawn! I feel you on the cumbersome to park and maneuver on the Ram’s! That’s what held me back from getting one, I love those trucks they’re just too darn big for the city where I live. Of course I would swing Tacoma, but I honestly think you’d be doing the right thing going with either. I’ll pray for wisdom and discernment for you when you go on your test drives! I like to pray “Lord make it abundantly clear if I should get this or not.” And he has a way of making it crystal clear.

[@PhillipJ]

What did you get?

[@Gpaiva24]

Toyota should bring the Platinum and 1794 trim levels to the Tacoma

[@AlphaShark]

I absolutely agree!

[@dillonk5573]

They should upgrade the engine to something faster more powerful.

[@blueraspberry1179]

Loved the Reading Rainbow reference. Tacoma all the way.

[@dave3682]

The Ranger tows more, hauls more, rides better, is faster, gets better fuel-economy, has a fully-boxed frame, has better crawl-control, has better visibility over the hood, and tall people can actually fit in it. The Tacoma has more configurability in terms of engine choices and cab/bed choices, a dampened tailgate, has more bed features, a more modern-looking interior, a power rear window and has an optional moonroof. I don't want to hear any BS about reliability! The Ranger has proven itself to be incredibly reliable overseas, there's no reason why it would all of the sudden cease to be reliable over here. Yes, the Tacoma has better resale value, but you're likely to make up for that in purchase price since Ford dealers are actually willing to deal, unlike most Toyota dealers. At the end of the day, the Ranger does more things better, but the few things it doesn't do, the Tacoma does do.

[@dararitchao8367]

Over Sea Ranger does NOT use the same power train as the US model.

[@terrynichol577]

Whst truck is worth more off the lot and 250k later? Easy choice. 4 banger turbo? Garbage

[@EuseeCap95]

1 minute in... that intro was gold lol

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you! I worked really hard on it

[@rustlesee]

Forgot dual zone climate control and full LED taillights in the Ford.

[@auntjennywren7360]

Well, I just had to comment, we’re considering a Tacoma and came across your video. The last few minutes just blessed my heart 🤗 I love your Jesus filled heart and pray you continue to let your faith shine. 🥰🙌🏻

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you Ms. Jenny! God bless you for blessing me, anything I can pray for? Other than finding a good truck of course 😊

[@auntjennywren7360]

Can’t think of anything specifically for me, but thank you!

[@almunoz9088]

Great review; great video-specially the last part! God bless you and all of your listeners 😊🙏🏽

[@kevinblock2307]

I’d take the Tacoma - but geesh heated seats should be standard for that trim level. Great review and compare

[@classic287]

I love the fact that the Ranger tailgate has to be supported while opening. Makes you one with the truck 👍 🤜🤛

[@jimzink5637]

for $28 I added a slow release- problem solved. I own a 2020 Ford Ranger and love it. I added Fender flares, 2" leveling kit to front, new Raptor style grill and Red letters to inset in tailgate. I get a lot of complements on it.

[@GOLDSLF]

@@jimzink5637where did you buy all the parts ? Sounds cool 😎

[@alighaus4127]

I agree with you Toyota 100

[@ce102690]

When it came time to Upgrade my 04 Pre 🌮. I went with 20 Ranger.

[@Metroidprimevzz]

I still cant decide whether I want the Tacoma or Ranger 🤔

[@elaineferranco9099]

@@Metroidprimevzz same here

[@mario_jesusfollower2953]

Nice job Isaac. I love the ranger and I wish I could have it. I’m not the biggest Michael W Smith fan, but I do like some of his music. I went to a raceway in PA and I got the to see my dream cars up close, including the mustang bullit. It was amazingly. God bless u man.

[@AlphaShark]

Thanks!

[@rothaarige3896]

Where do we buy your album? I can not continue living without that angelic voice filling my day

[@AlphaShark]

It's really rare, I'd try ebay. But even a used copy will probably go for a couple grand.

[@COOLINGGENIUS]

You're great! My prayer request is so that guides my decision on the truck that I'll most benefit from for my new business. God bless you!

[@AlphaShark]

Will do Javier! Keep me updated if/when you get a truck.

[@COOLINGGENIUS]

@@AlphaShark You're the man!

[@COOLINGGENIUS]

Well, I got the truck! God said "Here's a Chevy". I love it. I also bought the Decked Drawer System and it's amazing! Definitely check it out. Thank you for the prayers.

[@AlphaShark]

@@COOLINGGENIUS Congrats!! What model, year, trim, and color? You can't leave a brother hanging!

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

Pray that I can get a gig(s) this Saturday the 26th or anytime at all. They canceled our band's show because of the World Series. By the way I drive a 2020 Ranger STX. There were some issues with the 10 speed automatic transmission but I think I was driving it wrong it was a standard. That being said Ford stepped up to the plate and rebuilt the whole thing under warranty which I I'm very happy about and think is important to know whether these vehicles have a decent service warranty on the powertrain at the dealership. Thanks for your prayers!

[@AlphaShark]

Will do!

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

@@AlphaSharkGot the gig! A church of all things hired us after we had initially turned them down because we were booked but hired us after we got canceled by the local bar due to the Wold Series.Thanks again for those powerful prayers!

[@AlphaShark]

God works in mysterious ways!

[@ms1406]

Just got my 2020 ranger!

[@DanielEnochs]

Awesome that's a great early Christmas present!

[@rx8dude907]

Sorry about that man.

[@ms1406]

@@rx8dude907 wym

[@rx8dude907]

@@ms1406 you got a Ranger.

[@ms1406]

@@rx8dude907 what do you have?

[@jasonfreel2085]

Loved the Michael W Smith and Reading Rainbow references. lol I will soon be leasing a Tacoma, so thanks for the reviews! My decision was mainly based on residual value. The Tacoma’s hold their value so well that lease payments are 100s less per month compared to the Ranger, Colorado, and Canyon I was quoted. Praying for you while you are following God’s leading in college!

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you for the kind words and it sounds like you made a good choice! Love my Tacoma

[@garrettspivey]

If you're embarrassed about your 4 cylinder ranger. Just remember to include it's turbo charged. Hence why it has more torque than the v6 tacoma, which poster failed to mention

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

I think it’s important to point out that while they do have back seats neither of these are particularly comfortable for adults. I’m 6’1”. Not even my kids could sit comfortably behind me in one of these because the interior is more like a compact to midsize sedan. If the backseat was really only for an EDC bag, some groceries, and maybe a medium sized dog, I’d give either a thumbs up. But if I’m being honest I’d compare the Chevy among them as well. Also I’ve hated the grill of the Tacos for the last 5-7 years. I think my Taco was a 2011. Only a couple years later they switched that that fugly style that has persisted for a while. No bueno.

[@AlphaShark]

pathfinderLXXIV and that’s a lot perfectly fine matter of opinion! I happened to really like the current Taco style, but it’s okay. Also yes I do know taller people have trouble in both cabs of these trucks.

[@Kevn_DJ]

I think it’s a preference thing. I love the taco front end for its aggressive styling, but the ranger just looks more practical

[@MrMikey1273]

I seriously considered both of them. The only thing I did like about the ranger was the power. It had better low end torque than the Tacoma. I felt that the other thing like the rangers bed and dash lay out including the sync system were not very advanced and easy to use. I worried about the eco boost reliability. Tacoma was better looking better infotainment system in the 2020. Better bed design. Maybe not the most powerful engine but toyota has proven more reliable than Ford's eco boost. I picked up my cement SR5 double cab in late July and no regrets.

[@AlphaShark]

Michael Parks bro Cement SR5 gang! I love my Tacoma

[@MrMikey1273]

Cement is a very popular color, however not many in SR5. I do love Tacoma too.

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

Taco beds are definitely awesome. Between these two the Taco wins hands down.

[@kait6204]

I recently bought 2021 taco after owning a 2007 taco. Never had any issue with 300k. Overall Style, resale, and reliability on taco is better. With ranger priced similar to taco its a no brianer to go with taco.

[@raybrooks9234]

But when you buy the Ranger you can get a lot of money off of it not the Toyota Tacoma though

[@terrynichol577]

@@raybrooks9234 what??

[@dew4u557]

Really good job. The only thing I wish you would have done is mention is the space in the backseats. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@promdom]

I like the new Ranger, but it can't beat my Tacoma. A 4 cyl turbo in a truck seems to be asking for trouble, but not a bad little truck. I don't see the Ranger sticking around though. I rarely ever see any around in Canada.

[@dave3682]

Probably because the Ranger has only been around for a year. The Ranger's actually been quite the hit for Ford, its already outselling the Chevy Colorado and is close to the sales numbers of the Colorado and the Canyon combined for 2020.

[@jamesalexander958]

I'm a ford guy, f150. And I think the ranger looks badass. But give me more than a 4 banger. I'd take the taco any day of the week

[@promdom]

I rarely see them in Canada. The 4 cyl turbo had me skeptical too. F150 for full size, Taco for midsize.

[@neilcarter77]

Ranger is now #2 in sales I believe. They just released a new Tremor package- not quite inline with a Raptor, but still decent for off rd use. Also, word is the 2.7 V6 ecoboost is coming as an engine option, for 2022. See plenty of them here in south central PA.

[@neilcarter77]

Dan Koehler word is the excellent 2.7 ecoboost v6 is coming as an option in 2022.

[@randythompson9312]

I own a truck for 20 years,I bought 2019 Ford Ranger FX 4 Lariat don’t need a damping tail gate just need to hold the tailgate so it won’t slam down,just being lazy.I love the Ranger more room than the 🌮.

[@mikealdred350]

I think I'd go with the Tacoma, but I think eventually the Ranger will dethrone the Tacoma

[@AlphaShark]

Mike Aldred I’m interested to see what happens! I think the ranger would need to update the interior to fully compete, but I do really like the exterior design, I think they nailed that. 👌🏼

[@MrXmannymanx]

If they bring in the raptor ranger in the future (to the US) then yes I see it.

[@Boltdriver70]

Tacoma all day every day!

[@joshgraziosi8159]

Watching a lot of Tacoma stuff and truck reviews in general. Just stumbled across your video and find out you’re in Easton! I’m in Scranton! Just thought it was cool

[@AlphaShark]

It is cool!

[@patrickmiles9954]

Toyota any day of the week!

[@Motografy]

Good reviews, man. Keep it up! 🤙

[@GeorgeSawtooth]

Tacoma is overrated and underpowered...enough said.

[@terrynichol577]

Best truck around old man

[@nicoaguilar13]

RANGER FTW

[@camronbay1]

Which is better off road,or for a work truck.

[@robertsolberg7666]

I have a 2000 Ranger. Does that count?

[@AlphaShark]

Yes! All pickup trucks are equal in my boy 🛻

[@germandelariva3754]

Got a 94 2.3L 4 cylinder.. had it ever since and it’s a beast maybe can pull 10k but it sure does fine off road and pulls up to 6500

[@Scruffers2011]

I just got a 2021 Ranger Lariat FX4 a couple days ago. I'm not a regular off-roader (few truck owners are). It's a solid truck that will be used primarily on cement roads but I wanted something for occasional light-duty off-roading too and something that my wife could drive and park comfortably. The interior could use some improvement. There's a lot of plastic, the leather is slippery, the gear shifter doesn't have illuminated gear selections and there is no grab handle on the driver side. Those should have been included in the Lariat trim. However, the technology package is good, the B&O ten speaker system is awesome and the power / torque is good. I also got the carbonized gray with blacked out paint scheme, which looks badass.. So I'm happy with it.

[@alanwright782]

Great video man!

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

The tacoma looks ages better than the ranger. Taco sits nice and aggressive, nice hard squared edges/lines on the body. Real shame ford changed the look of the ranger SO much. It looks curved and european looking.

[@AlphaShark]

Well they're using the European bodystyle!

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

@@AlphaShark yeah that’s definitely a shame.

[@hissingoose]

If the Tacoma had ford seats it’d be the perfect midsize truck, but they’re so bad currently I’d feel bad for a guy putting 200k on a Tacoma.

[@alexshoudy9189]

I love my 19 Tacoma

[@zyquaviousbrown2374]

Yeah I think he looked at your comment forgot to like it lol like he did mines because you see I had to quit commenting so much so I can give other people a chance but hopefully next time Issac checks your comment because he's a cool guy to talk to

[@ryancarpenter1678]

I have the 19 Ranger fx4 lariat, the parking in small spaces is awesome, and you’d be surprised about the power, specially when you get the ford performance tune done, great little truck, I traded my ram 1500 19 classic for the ranger, plus I’m saving fuel :)

[@drumtum81]

Cant believe the new Tacos don't have the cubbies in the box like the 2nd gens did

[@TC-hs5wy]

That lift, wheel and tire package just made your toyota engine a dog. As soon as you add those mods it makes the engine seem anemic. True story. Toyota needs a major overhaul.

[@oneforallmankind2713]

you got balls of steel singing for us👍

[@CP-pb3pj]

Which truck is more comfortable to drive?

[@AlphaShark]

Probably the Tacoma

[@CP-pb3pj]

@@AlphaShark Thanks. Too many choices out there. Test drive will narrow it down.

[@wertyuhgt44watcher39]

I have a 2018 TRD. Not that comfortable, but a beast off road and in snow. Believe they improved the seating position for 2020/2021so that might help considerably

[@freekingcrazy1]

I appreciate your review of these trucks. I mainly subscribed to your channel because of your willingness to openly profess that you’re a believer in Jesus Christ, and because I enjoyed your review of these “baby” trucks (my f-150 was totaled and I now have a ‘19 Ranger Lariat). Lol! Have a blessed day!

[@michaelbessey5037]

Had a 2017 taco which was fantastic the reason I bought a 2021 taco. The 2021 has a vibration that it been in to Toyota 4 time now once with a Toyota engineer. Now I am going to do a drive alone with another Toyota engineer. Pretty much done with the taco!!!! LEMON LAW!

[@AlphaShark]

Sounds like a 1 off issue! Hope you get it fixed or replaced.

[@michaelbessey5037]

@@AlphaShark Thank you! Wish they would just replace it. Do not like any other mid size trucks. Really disappointed!!

[@endlessnameless3996]

Where is the vibration?

[@toddbob55]

Ford is the best hands down

[@DM-lu7jp]

You should have compared both at the top trim level, like Ford Lariat and the Tacoma Pro that would be a fair comparison .

[@jonnywick4402]

Help here please Ranger or Tacoma? I am going to check them both on a test drive soon and I haven't decided yet... 😭😭

[@AlphaShark]

Check them both out with a test drive and see what you think! 😀

[@woof3598]

in the market for a new mid size, dont want all the bed and whistles just 4 WD and cruise and air, but no one has much on there lots so this helps

[@josephpeoples2621]

One of the first things I noticed at the beginning of this video was a Chick-fil-A van going by.

[@tristenjensen6199]

Time will tell. My tacoma runs like a new truck at 150k. My 1993 ranger needed trans work at 150k

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

As soon as you get in a ford and the miles start rolling, the value goes down fast

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

Ranger's have an incredibly high resale value but go off I guess

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

The new tacoma looks like a tonka truck

[@shelbygtrag5859]

Tacoma worth 15k more than Ranger after 10 yrs, enough said!

[@crazycomments8038]

Shit buy three and sell them in 10 years you will be rich!

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Not anymore. Both look fully loaded at $45K per truck. By the time they wear out, all vehicles will be electric with gasoline at $10 per gallon.

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

I’d take the Taco any day

[@andyham6094]

The ranger is not a good looking truck imo. It looks kinda awkward in certain angles while the tacoma is the best looking midsize especially the trd pro. Plus the best resale value and dependability.

[@AlphaShark]

Andy Ham I think the Ranger is a stunner from certain angles but you’re right, it does look weird 👀 from other angles. Love my Tacoma!

[@youknowitsmetheone]

The stock ranger is gross but add some wheels tires and a leveling kit and its 1000 times better.

[@schmoab]

The Ranger has better consumer reports reliability ratings for the years they’ve both been available FWIW. But we’ll see how that plays out 10 years into the future. I own a 2003 Ranger, but looking to buy a 2023 Tacoma to get more off-roadability.

[@crazycomments8038]

Hey Alpha, I was going to purchase the Tacoma but ended up with the Ranger and happy I did.

[@AlphaShark]

Awesome! Which trim and color did you get?

[@crazycomments8038]

@@AlphaShark Lariat in Silver with the FX4 package.

[@AlphaShark]

@@crazycomments8038 Awesome!

[@jojo22j]

Thanks for mentioning that you are a Christian ✝️, and that's why I Subscribed!

[@AlphaShark]

You are welcome! God blessed me with this channel, I'd be doing him a disservice if I didn't treat this as a type of ministry.

[@ashdobbs7492]

you are a X-tian but I subbed anyway

[@AlphaShark]

@@ashdobbs7492 Well thank you! I respect your beliefs if they are different from mine.

[@rodrigocasimbon5242]

4 cylinder smacked with turbo with lots of high pressure additions dropped on a heavy body is a perfect recipe for disaster,compared to a naturally aspirated V6!

[@callmedave1280]

I wanna drive the same thing for the next 20 years with minimal issues, can both these trucks do that?

[@AlphaShark]

Tacoma

[@delvinpineda4478]

What lift height and tire size did the taco have

[@fordtheshark2049]

im only saying Taco because the new rangers should be put down

[@nvtv9943]

The singing career cut away was really funny. Great job LOL

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you :)

[@freedomisntfree_44]

ALL the rangers have the 7500 pound towing capacity not just the 2wd. Payload is all that changes

[@jgoncrzy4176]

Hello!! I’m not trying to stir the pot, but I am genuinely torn between getting a Toyota Tacoma vs. a Ford Ranger and would love some help deciding. I read the comments of all the videos and see that Ford people love Fords as do Toyota people love Toyotas. I have not test driven either one, nor have I owned either of them in the past. I take great care of my current vehicles, but I’m looking to get a truck in early/mid 2022. My wife and I enjoy paddle boarding, road biking, and we do a lot of camping in the spring/fall. We have been limited to some campsites due to trail being too rough for our car, and have mainly planned trips that fit our current gear. We are both 5’10”, I am about 240lbs and she around 140lbs. We have rented/borrowed trucks in the past, but I feel like we would benefit from a truck for our future. I’m not sure which truck to buy because they both have pro’s and con’s to our wants. For instance, we want individual thermostats during our drives: she gets cold easily but I am warm most of the time. We want to be able to put our paddle boards in the back and want good tie down spots. We want to be able to take our bikes any where. We want leather interior with heated and cooled seats. We want something durable. We want to be able to enjoy the truck as an outdoor adventure companion. We want to be able to have adult sized passengers in the back seat without having to worry about space. Anyway, any awesome feedback would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

[@AlphaShark]

The best advice I can give is test drive both of them! I think that will be your determining factor. I test drove Ram, Ford, Chevy but when I hopped in the Toyota I knew that was the truck for me. But everyone’s different and I didn’t know until I test drove! I originally wanted a Ram

[@joes1920]

How tall are you and how much head space do you have in the taco?

[@AlphaShark]

5’9” and I have about 3-4 inches to spare headroom wise

[@joes1920]

@@AlphaShark I'm 6' 3" 240 lbs would that be a tight squeeze to say the least?

[@AlphaShark]

@@joes1920 Hmm I'd say probably, BUT the newer Tacoma's do have height-adjustable and lumbar adjustment in the seats, I'd say test drive one to officially see!

[@clarencewhite2314]

EXCELLENT REVIEW.

[@teejlove6109]

I love my '19 Taco

[@mikefoehr235]

Good luck towing anything moderately heavy with a turbo four...it will suck back gas like crazy. I had a 13 Taco with the V6 and upgraded to a Tundra V8. As for longevity...that ECOBUST 4 will surely fail well before the Toyota. I owned a Ford years ago....Thank God for Toyota. Ford sucks big like a Dyson.

[@mikealdred350]

Which Ford truck?

[@dave3682]

Anyone who is smart won't be towing anything moderately heavy in a midsize truck anyway. Just because they can tow X-amount doesn't mean they should. At some point the trailer starts to drive the truck, instead of the other way around.

[@sharkskin3448]

@@dave3682 great point! Same for a "max tow" half ton! Anyone who tows 10,000#+ with a half ton is taking chances.

[@ak-aire67b33]

I'd take Toyota any day! Just bought trd off road with premium package.

[@tristancunha2209]

if you know, then you know. With a Tacoma add the marlincrawler txfer case and crawl double low 4x4

[@micahwest5347]

And kiss a couple grand and your warranty goodbye.

[@martinc3597]

I subscribed for many reasons but the main reason was when you mentioned that you have begun speaking about your faith... #KeepItUp p.s. my prayer request is that I'm also in the market or and they look out for a truck. Even though I'm working with a budget here, I believe one day, will also have the great experience of owning my own truck someday... And hopefully it has four wheel drive. 😏☺️😅😅😅

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you, and yes can do!

[@nick1512]

Love both trucks I have a 2020 Ford ranger XLT sport. Might swap over to the Taco next time I love both brands

[@Furious1Auto]

It’s the same truck. Just like the Nissan and the Ranger were. You can’t hide the roof line and underpinnings.

[@paulbennett5549]

Nice video but please pray for our Country for the next 4yrs!

[@AlphaShark]

Already on it haha, but remember God is on the throne. Even if we don’t agree, he has a plan and in Romans 13:1 he talks about how “every authority is given power by God” so he knows Biden is in and he’s going to use him somehow.

[@SteelIron-cl9hr]

Should of used the ranger tremor.

[@mikey27437]

If you driveTacoma and yet you honestly love it, off cause you’ll love every other truck every time you get a chance to drive one. There is no new truck on the market that drives worse than Tacomas. Just be honest with yourself.

[@AlphaShark]

No, I think the Tacoma drives best, that's my opinion just like you're entitled to yours. Thank you for your comment!

[@AJTramberg]

The Ranger tailgate lifts straight out, that's why no dampener

[@michaeljaime9235]

Are they both reliable trucks ?

[@AlphaShark]

Absolutely!

[@stevena3333]

There is a 49$ option for a dampened tailgate on all models.

[@AlphaShark]

But that should be from the factory on all of them though. If it's so inexpensive to add.

[@stevena3333]

@@AlphaShark should be. It's just a air strut you can buy at any hardware store or from Amazon.

[@SgtGold3]

Or just be a man and lower your own tailgate.

[@stevena3333]

@@SgtGold3 or be a man and install one.

[@bearbeau13]

It absolutely destroys that garbage underpowered v6. I've owned both and the taco is terrible to drive uphill. They need a regear for 33s. Hands down destroys it.

[@mikegabler5183]

I went with a 21 Tacoma over a Ranger because I don't believe the turbo 4 cyl is going 243,000 miles like my last Tacoma. Also the cockpit of the Ranger looks like an Escape and the rear seat does not fold down flat.

[@RR9sf]

That trump expression was spot on 👌🏻

[@evoemperor3776]

The only reason i would buy the ranger is because toyota dealerships likes to jack up the price of their tacoma.

[@terrynichol577]

It's not for the poor. Pay for what you get

[@johnnyrivera1553]

Without God.🙏 Nothing is powerful. Prayers really make a difference. 😉

[@Damonbird775]

I’m so confused.