captaindan

Just another expense...on top of the high cost of the diesel option. Great on a F250-F550.

200 lbs. of additional towing capacity wouldn't sway me to a diesel...in a Ford or GM. That's small potatoes...and who wants DEF fluid ? That the Ranger has the bragging rights for gas engines is totally significant...as that's what almost everyone purchases in trucks smaller than 250/2500 series.

If Ford 'sucks'...then why are you on this forum ?

Yes, but that's if one wants a diesel, and at the higher price point. The diesel is a slow seller in the GM twins. For gas engine smaller pickups which are far more popular, the Ranger takes the honors.

Do you want 2 more cylinders, or more torque and towing capacity ? So, buy a GM and get out-towed by the Ranger !

270 HP and 310 ft.lbs. torque 7,500 lb. towing capacity Best in class gas engine torque and towing !

A small HP difference won't sway a buyer from the Ranger to the GM twins...but it's all about bragging rights for the manufacturer...

I think the Colorado / Canyon is the real bogie here, not the Tacoma. I know the Tacoma sells well, but it's HP and Torque are easy to beat. The GM's 3.6L V6's 306 HP / 275 ft.lb. is the closest reference point. The torque will be easy to beat, but the HP is a tough call. If Ford wants the 2.3 to run on 87 octane...that may be a limiting factor in the advertised HP. I think they'll get there, but it won't be a walk in the park. If it requires 91 or 93 octane, that may be a 'turn off' to many potential buyers...when the competition doesn't require it. I think Ford would be making a mistake if they go the premium fuel route.

So, steel that rusts out is better ?