2020 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Ford Ranger

When you add the superior off road and handling capabilities that come with TRD-tuning, most would expect that the Tacoma ride quality would take a bit of a hit. If it does, we didn’t notice. The Tacoma is even more comfortable than previous years thanks to a fully adjustable 10-way driver’s seat and newly recalibrated transmission logic. The smoother shifting pairs well with the thicker side-window glass that cuts down on wind noise. A manual transmission is available on the TRD Pro for those who prefer stick. Climate control is smooth and easy.

The Ranger is not great, even downright bad, when it comes to ride quality. The suspension is much too spongy. You feel even the mildest bumps while driving. As a result, the cabin bounces and rocks like a playground ride. The 10-speed automatic that works so well in other Ford vehicles is unresponsive here, stubbornly refusing to downshift when it feels like it should. The climate control feels overly complex thanks, in part, to numerous small, indecipherable buttons.

Generous Features

The TRD Tacoma has a WiFi hotspot, Android Auto / Apple CarPlay compatibility, 8” touchscreen, remote keyless entry, an auto-dimming mirror, a 10-way power adjusting driver’s seat, a 120-volt/400-watt bed power outlet, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. And that’s what’s standard on the TRD. We haven’t mentioned all the other upgrades you can choose from. The Ranger only gets a few of these features standard.