Ford Ranger vs. Honda Ridgeline
$33,550
$40,795
Highlights
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$33,550
|
$40,795
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
60 in
|
64 in
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
21 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
270 hp
|
280 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
310 @ 3000
|
262 @ 4700
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
270 @ 5500
|
280 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.3 L/140
|
3.5 L/212
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/70SR17
|
P245/60HR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/70SR17
|
P245/60HR18
|
Suspension
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Rigid Axle
|
Independent
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Leaf
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Short And Long Arm
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
43 ft
|
43 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
49 ft³
|
34 ft³
|
| Tailgate Width |
56 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
21 in
|
17 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
48 in
|
50 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
60 in
|
64 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
34 in
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
74 in
|
71 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
79 in
|
| Length, Overall |
211 in
|
210 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
129 in
|
125 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,050 lbs
|
6,019 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,241 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
6,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
N/A
|
9,986 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,809 lbs
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,809 lbs
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,241 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,882 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,359 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,240 lbs
|
4,420 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is more reliable than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 Ranger versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Ridgeline.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline with 23 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is cheaper than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline with a $33,550 starting MSRP versus a $40,795 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has a better safety rating than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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