Compare 2021 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2021 Ford Ranger

Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL

With the comfort and amenities of an SUV and capabilities of a truck, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator at Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat Fort Walton Beach is a unique car that’s both rugged enough for adventure and comfortable enough for daily driving. The Jeep Gladiator has a design based largely on the Jeep Wrangler, but it also has an open-air cab similar to a pickup truck. The Gladiator has Jeep’s legendary off-road driving abilities, and it is equipped with four-wheel drive to help you take on the elements with ease. With its unique style and capabilities, the Jeep Gladiator offers a more exciting and adept ride quality than its competitors, including the 2021 Ford Ranger. Additionally, its interior is more comfortable and connected, and it has a more distinctive exterior design. With a 2021 Jeep Gladiator online test drive available at Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat Fort Walton Beach, you can check out the Gladiator in person to see all its great features.

Performance

With the option of a gasoline or diesel engine, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator at Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat Fort Walton Beach offers a variety of powertrain and mechanical options. The Jeep Gladiator is offered with two engines for 2021. The gasoline engine is a 3.6L V6 with a maximum power rating of 285 HP and up to 260 LB-FT in torque. New this year, you can also get a diesel turbo-charged engine with six cylinders. The Jeep’s diesel engine gives the Gladiator a power output of 260 HP and a maximum torque rating of 442 LB-FT. You have the option of either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic with the gasoline engine. The diesel engine is linked to the automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive, which you can try with an online test drive, is standard. The Ford Ranger does not offer a diesel engine in 2021. Instead, all trims have a 2.3L engine with a maximum power rating of 270 HP. The Ranger’s top torque output is 310 LB-FT, which is less than what the Jeep Gladiator provides. While four-wheel drive is included on the Gladiator, the Ford Ranger only comes standard with rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive is only offered if you upgrade.

Style and Design

With a 2021 Jeep Gladiator online test drive, you can see the styling and design features for all trim levels of the Gladiator. If there’s particular trim that you want to see in greater detail, simply let the staff at Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat Fort Walton Beach know. You will see that the Gladiator is designed for life outdoors and on the road with premium amenities such as automatic headlights, durable all-terrain tires, and a special rear axle design that improves the Jeep’s off-road capabilities and towing power. Rock rails are standard on some trims for protection, along with skid plates to protect the Jeep’s underbody. Removable roof panels are available for all trims of the Gladiator. You also have the choice of a special soft top or a black hardtop. The Ford Ranger does not have as many custom options as the Gladiator. The Ranger does not give you the option of special all-terrain tires, and it does not have custom off-road components such as rock rails and skid plates. Multiple roof designs are not an option with the Ford Ranger, and it does not have automatic LED headlights.

Interior

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has a roomy and versatile cabin with many intriguing features. A USB port and five-inch touchscreen are standard. More amenities are added to the second trim, including heated mirrors, dual USB ports, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a larger touchscreen. Leather seats are available. An infotainment system is not standard in the Ford, and it doesn’t get USB charging outlets. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are only included on the top trims.

Contact us today for more details or to schedule your online test drive for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.