Ford Ranger vs. Honda Ridgeline

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2026 Ford Ranger
$33,550
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$40,795
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Highlights

$33,550
Starting MSRP
$40,795
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
60 in
Bed Length
64 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
270 hp
Horsepower
280 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.3 L/140
Displacement
3.5 L/212
Displacement
-
Displacement
270 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
9-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P255/70SR17
Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size

Suspension

Independent
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
49 ft³
Cargo Volume
34 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
64 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
35 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
74 in
Height, Overall
71 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
43 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
38 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
56 in
Tailgate Width
51 in
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
54 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
211 in
Length, Overall
210 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
56 in
Front Hip Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
129 in
Wheelbase
125 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front

Weight & Capacity

4,241 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
1,809 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,882 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
9,986 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
1,809 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,359 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,240 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,420 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
4,241 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,050 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,019 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?

The 2026 Ford Ranger and the 2026 Honda Ridgeline are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.0.

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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