Whether you're looking to work or play with your truck, there are two high-end choices that Venice, Punta Gorda, and North Port, FL drivers tend to consider: the 2023 Honda Ridgeline and the 2023 Ford Ranger. Both models are powerful, efficient, and high tech, but which one is right for you?
To help you make your choice, the team at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Port Charlotte has crafted this Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Ranger comparison. Read all about these vehicles and let us help you find the truck made for you!
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Each truck comes with an impressive powertrain that delivers excellent levels of power and high towing capacities. That makes the Ford Ranger and the Honda Ridgeline perfect for your needs.
Both the Honda Ridgeline and the Ford Ranger have powerful engines. For instance, the Ranger has an output of 270 horsepower, while the Ridgeline puts out just a bit more with 280 horsepower.
Additionally, the Ridgeline offers standard all-wheel drive that can provide extra traction and control on the road, while the Ford Ranger offers rear-wheel drive standard. The 4×4 system is only available as an upgrade on the Ford Ranger.
The standard Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ AWD System of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline will ensure you’ll have dependable control while on the road. Plus, the Ridgeline comes standard with the Intelligent Traction Management system, which includes three drive modes:
You'll be ready to tackle almost any terrain with any trim of the Honda Ridgeline. Even though the Ford Ranger also offers a drive mode system, it's only available as an upgrade.
While the interior is probably not the first thing to come to mind when you think of trucks, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find out what kind of dimensions these two models offer. Whether you’re working or going on an off-road adventure, you’ll be able to stretch out with ease.
The Ridgeline comes standard with seating for up to five passengers in all trims, while the Ranger comes standard with seating for four passengers. Your riders will also have more room to stretch out inside the Ridgeline thanks to these interior dimensions:
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| 2023 Ridgeline | vs. | 2023 Ranger |
| 40.1 inches | Front Headroom | 39.8 inches |
| 38.8 inches | Rear Headroom | 35.9 inches |
| 36.7 inches | Rear Legroom | 30.4 inches |
Your tallest friends will be grateful for all the extra room they have in the rear row of the Honda Ridgeline. The Ford Ranger may feel a bit cramped in comparison.
In addition to having more space, the Ridgeline also offers more amenities. For instance, a tri-zone automatic climate control system comes standard. The Ford Ranger, on the other hand, has manual single-zone air conditioning.
When it comes to technology, you’ll find a standard 2.3-inch productivity screen and a 3.5-inch center stack in the Ford Ranger. You’ll find the standard 8-inch screen of the Honda Ridgeline much easier to use.
Whether you’re packing up bikes or transporting work supplies, the bed of the truck is where the magic happens. While both the Honda Ridgeline and the Ford Ranger have impressive truck beds, it’s clear that one is better suited than the other for your needs.
At first glance these trucks are remarkably similar, but what will you find when you look under the surface?
Their truck beds appear comparable at first; however, the Honda Ridgeline has something unique to offer to help elevate your cargo game. The Lockable In-Bed Trunk® is standard in the Ridgeline and offers a hidden compartment underneath the floor of the truck bed.
The In-Bed Trunk® offers 7.3 cubic feet of additional space, enough room to hold an 82-quart ice chest. You can use this as a mobile cooler since it even includes a drain plug.
In addition to the hidden storage, the truck bed of the Honda Ridgeline also has another hidden feature available: the truck-bed audio system. With the 7-speaker interior sound system and the exterior audio system, the Honda Ridgeline provides multiple options for your own personal concert.
The Honda Ridgeline and the Ford Ranger both have a lot to offer, but we think the Ridgeline will be perfect for every drive around Venice, Punta Gorda, and North Port, FL. Come visit Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Port Charlotte to test drive the 2023 Honda Ridgeline and experience this truck firsthand.
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