Tacoma TRD Pro vs Ranger Raptor: Which is the Better Value? | Chasing Dust

[@74weld]

With regards to the Ranger Raptor…I have a fully built Bronco, Bronco Raptor, 24 Tacoma TRD Offroad, and a Ranger Raptor. Every vehicle listed right there sits, and I drive the Ranger Raptor. It’s that good.

[@virgfresco1403]

Ranger Raptor all day!

[@74weld]

Shocks in seats is the dumbest option I’ve seen in a long time. Look at every single well setup race car and the do the exact opposite. A tuned suspension and a rigid seat gives you feel of the truck. The only reason you “need” suspension seats is to compensate for a poor suspension. I own both and while I may be hard on the Tacoma, it’s because I expected so much more from the release but we got what we got. Oh well

[@jasonstilgebouer3228]

Ranger Raptor is better. Plain and simple.

[@desertchief5769]

🤝

[@MrScoobieman]

Coming from a Toyota guy are you 100% agree

[@TREVORJB101]

Ranger Raptor hands down

[@Deatomizer]

The Ranger Raptor is the GOAT in this mid size space and arguably in the full size segment as well. The Ranger Raptor has been selling here in Aus for a few years and it is a proven platform. The Ranger actually outsells the Toyota Hilux here in Aus.

[@Rnd0209]

This is 100% accurate! They are bomb proof rigs.

[@CTR_Dan]

So for 20k less the Ranger gives you a V6tt, front lockers, and live shocks...... toyota is slackin

[@herpderp1662]

Traded in my 19 voodoo trd pro taco for a 24 ranger raptor. I had an allocation for the 24 trd pro but after it came I turned it down. Made in mexico, pannel gap for days, 4cyl over stressed with complicated hybrid nonsense, back seat no room for passengers or cargo under, the hood rattled like MAD, and drum roll........ 65k BEFORE tax, destination or dealer addons. My raptor? Got every optional extra except the blick heater, 61k. So I got a superior truck out the door almost less than the trd was MSRP.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

And I’ll drive my Toyota for 10 plus years longer then you will that turd Ford.

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

@@marcuslarwa9098 Seems unlikely based on what we've already saw of the 4th gen. What's more likely is that you'll get a new transmission within the first year and defend the brand without pay because you're heavily invested.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

@@JerryRichards-l1d mines a gen 2 with only 125k on it. I easily have it another 10 years and I’ll get 8-10k when I sell it. Everyone I know that has a Ford is lucky to get 100k out of it before major work needs to get done.

[@jjpark1989]

This should have 100K views.

[@paulpeters5199]

Ranger raptor all day long every day

[@robertyoung8289]

The Tacoma and the Tundra represent what happens when you loose your way. Both are plaqud with issues. The Tacoma Trd PRO is essentially a two seater with the back seat being completely useless. So sad and down right shameful.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

What issue? Every single person I know that has had a Tocoma has never had a single major issue. I know 5 close friends that have had their Tocoma last over 250k miles and still got 8k plus when they sold it. They’re the reason I bought my 2012 last year with 125k miles and didn’t worry at all. One year later with 152k miles and it drives like it’s a brand new truck still. Anyone claiming the Tocoma isn’t a reliable is definitely full of shit.

[@mikejohnson734]

They made a horrible decision in getting rid of their V8 platform

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

@@marcuslarwa9098 1st-3rd gens were great trucks, you're in great shape. The 4th gen's (2024+) have been a completely different story however and I've seen more of those on flatbeds that every previous generation combined.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

@@JerryRichards-l1d yea I’ve been hearing a lot about transmission issues but I’ve heard they fix the issue if the code does happen to come up. I’d still rather put my trust in a Toyota engine than any American made truck. I seem to many friends with F150 have major issues before the truck even has 100k. I only know 1 guys with the f150 HD addition that hasn’t had any issue.

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

@@marcuslarwa9098 nice, it seems your very familiar with older toyotas and very unfamiliar with new toyotas. The great thing about an open market is that you can go buy the mexican toyotas that no longer have much japanese influence, and I can buy a RR designed in Australian and assembled in the states and we're both happy. I was planning on keeping my 3rd gen tacoma for a few decades but it started to unravel around year 6.

[@braamkotze473]

33s on the Raptor is by design, and the reason is very simple... The bigger the tyres, the less suspension travel you have. It's made to do jumps and go fast of road, so travel in suspension is more important because you don't need to lift the truck too much and making it top heavy. Ford engineering completely schooling the rest

[@74weld]

@@braamkotze473 Tire size has absolutely nothing to do with wheel travel. Travel is measured by taking into account shock stroke and motion ratio. You could run a 28” tire or a 50” tire. It won’t change your travel.

[@braamkotze473]

@@74weld wrong. Shock travel measures a shock’s movement through both compression and extension strokes. Every inch the tyre move, the shock move. So, taking exactly the same shock and spring setup with larger tyres, will equal less travel...

[@74weld]

@@braamkotze473 dude…show me the math equation to calculate shock travel with motion ratio where tire size is a factor of shock stroke. Sorry bud but you are flat wrong. But what do I know. I’ve only been dealing with race cars for 20 years. 🤷‍♂️

[@braamkotze473]

@@74weld you are clearly smarter than engineers and qualified technicians, so it seems like you know everything... Go put 50s on a Raptor without changing the suspension travel,and see how far you get. And please, give me the math that proves me wrong!

[@74weld]

@@braamkotze473 no need for the snarky reply, but since you went there let me give you some background that actually validates your sarcastic comment. When Ford wanted to start the Bronco Race program they contracted my company along with Geiser Bros and Triton Engineering to design the suspension…so ya, I guess you are right. Now, how do we measure wheel travel. Wheel travel is measured by taking a measurement from the ground to the center of the hub (this measurement tells you where the shock lives at ride height for piston placement and is used later) Then move it to full bump and take the same measurement (ground to center of hub) now droop it all the way out (ground to center of hub again) the ground is your constant. Now subtract full bump from full droop and you have travel numbers. Nowhere in there does anyone care what size tire you are running. Shit…when we cycle race cars to setup suspension we do it with the wheel off!

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

isodynamic seats are a great selling point for the ranger raptor. This is not a typo

[@Ryuu0u]

The one with bump stops and no hybrid. Im a toyota fan boy and im disappointed in the new truck/suv line up.

[@socaltrailtrekkers1965]

Great video Matt!

[@marcuslarwa9098]

70-75k for a truck that’s going to last 20 plus years and still get you 5-6k when you sell it doesn’t seem like a bad deal at all. That comes to under 4K per year for a reliable truck that only needs routine oil changes. Yes I know which one I’d choose for sure.

[@TheAstroKidx]

Toyota really out here laughing at all the clowns buying the Tacoma because of nostalgia and "oh its a toyota it must be reliable" LOL toyota isnt what it used to be but people are dumb enough to think its as reliable as it was back then. My parents used to buy toyotas because of reliability and affordability but because of recent trends, the cost to purchase a toyota is the same as any european luxury SUV. it makes no sense to me anymore. I'd get the Ford Raptor too.

[@clas2002]

The one with bump stops on the frame, not the shock.

[@donjuan2105]

I've only owned Tacoma truck's but it's obvious the RR for the price is superior.

[@scottyellis3442]

Really no comparison, Toyota has nothing on the Ford. And I mean any Toyota. My buddy has a Toyota TRD Camry & my wife has a Ford fusion titanium with the 2.0 turbo, his Camry can't touch our fusion in performance or luxury.

[@stonewp]

The Tacoma TRD Pro would need to be $20k cheaper than the Ranger Raptor before even considering it. Not a single thing about it is as good as the Ford including reliability with the new Toyotas.

[@cksean]

Tacoma just looks better IMO.

[@skyoung419z]

Weird decision for Toyota to go with a hybrid 4 cylinder engine and those goofy seats. Toyota missed the mark badly for such an expensive truck.

[@superior54]

Make this challenge. 3rd gen tacoma 22, trd pro magnuson supercharger manual vs. Ford Ranger Raptor

[@kabloosh699]

The true winner is the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 when you can get one starting at 47k and if you look, fhese days they are having 500-1k discounts. The Ranger Raptor is a better value than the ZR2 Bison since that goes into the 60k range.

[@jonsoutherland3518]

Maybe if ford had a comparable warranty to Toyota then it would be a bigger factor for price difference

[@ALENKOLENOVIC-wt4zq]

You didn’t mention the most important future of the Tacoma, it’s made by the best company in the world and it will last at least 500 000 miles. That Ford will brake down in no time.

[@markdafunky1]

As a former Gen 3 TRD Off-road owner, tacomas are over rated. Sorry, not sorry 🤷‍♂️

[@marioa2753]

Go and drive both and do another review

[@PietPawirodinomo]

And the ranger raptor looks much better than the tacco.

[@pscileppi]

Did he say he hasn’t taken the time to drive the Toyota? How can you compare 2 trucks just based upon the paperwork. It’s like comparing one pizza to another p, but not taking an actual bite. Weird.

[@mrirace926]

A very thorough comparison video. Thanks so much. I've subbed. now I'll go purchase my Tesla model 3. Jk i hate electric cars.

[@estuardogutierrez9041]

Lets go straight to the point lol you are a Ford Guy….you dont like a hybrid system, you prefer the shocks on the ranger and you dont like the way they dont have a front locker vs their technology… so they brag about their the on the seats but you dislike it lolol and then we talked about the price you hate it that is 10k more 😂😂😂😂😂 die hard Ford!!! Reality is I would pick a Toyota Tacoma over a Raptor any day any time….there is no competition at all and honestly im not rich but i dont care spending 10k more for a truck that is going to last forever!!

[@scottgregory2059]

Taco has 33s

[@desertchief5769]

265/70/17 is a 32.

[@dubdoodle7191]

They're both FAIL. No turbo motor goes beyond 50,000 miles without burning oil. Turbo's bearings seize, parts fly into intake, say bye bye & hello to $20K new motor. Turbo motors are GARBAGE & for suckers !

[@desertchief5769]

Don't show this to the 7.3 Power Stroke and 12v Cummins crowd lol. Imagine being this small-minded

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

Buy a Nissan frontier

[@jasonstilgebouer3228]

lol wut

[@wutyousay]

Only people with less than stellar credit scores

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

@@wutyousay do your research, ranger raptor and TRD pro are very capable trucks but the price is insane. They are basically “instagram trucks”

[@braamkotze473]

You are clueless. The Toyota, yes... Just for gimmicks and show, fake vents and all. The Ranger is a factory trophy truck. You need to do research ​@@brandon_buildsDIY

[@sataan]

After my 2011 Ranger that I had from new blew its timing chain about 2 years ago. I had a b**** of a time finding anybody that was willing to repair it ended up having to send it 200 km away I live on Vancouver Island so maybe that played into my choices. It then costing me $5,000 and a month to get done I will most likely never buy a Ford again and I'm quite happy with my Tacoma. Glad I was able to get a Gen 3 before the change. The four cylinders are well tested motor but I'm not interested in having a four cylinder mid size quite yet.