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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma

The Ranger tows 7,500 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 10.7 in on the Ranger and 11.5 in on the Tacoma. Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 7,500 lb vs 6,500 lb
Max payload: 1,767 lb vs 1,710 lb
Ground clearance: 10.7 in vs 11.5 in
Curb weight: 5,363 lb vs 5,410 lb

01 / Verdict

Ranger or Tacoma: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Ranger tows 7,500 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Ranger leads by 1,000 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Ranger carries 1,767 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Ranger leads by 57 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Ranger has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Tacoma leads by 0.8 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Ranger 33.0°, Tacoma 35.7°; breakover angle Ranger 24.2°, Tacoma 27.4°; departure angle Ranger 26.4°, Tacoma 25.3°.
Dimensions: Length: Ranger 210.6–210.9 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; width: Ranger 75.5–79.8 in, Tacoma 76.9–77.9 in; height: Ranger 74.4–75.9 in, Tacoma 73.7–74.7 in; wheelbase: Ranger 128.7 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Ranger 4,240–5,363 lb, Tacoma 4,145–5,410 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Ranger: 255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17. Tacoma: 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Ranger 18.7–20.3 gal, Tacoma 18.2 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max towing	3,500–7,500 lb^{source 1}	3,500–6,500 lb^{source 2}	Ranger +1,000 lb
GCWR	11,465–12,745 lb^{source 1}	8,105–11,550 lb^{source 2}21 of 27 configs	Ranger +1,195 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max payload	1,373–1,767 lb^{source 3}	1,230–1,710 lb^{source 4}	Ranger +57 lb
GVWR	6,050–6,790 lb^{source 3}	5,605–6,835 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +45 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Ground clearance	9.3–10.7 in^{source 3}	11.5 in^{source 4}1 of 27 configs	Tacoma +0.8 in
Approach angle	30.2–33.0°^{source 3}	32.8–35.7°^{source 4}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +2.7°
Breakover angle	23.0–24.2°^{source 3}	23.8–27.4°^{source 4}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +3.2°
Departure angle	25.8–26.4°^{source 3}	22.1–25.3°^{source 4}2 of 27 configs	Ranger +1.1°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: dimensions
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Length	210.6–210.9 in^{source 3}	213.0–226.2 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +15.3 in at the top
Width	75.5–79.8 in^{source 3}	76.9–77.9 in^{source 4}23 of 27 configs	Ranger +1.9 in at the top
Height	74.4–75.9 in^{source 3}	73.7–74.7 in^{source 4}21 of 27 configs	Ranger +1.2 in at the top
Wheelbase	128.7 in^{source 3}	131.9–145.1 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +16.4 in at the top
Bed length	59.6 in^{source 3}	60.3–73.5 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +13.9 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: curb weight
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,240–5,363 lb^{source 3}	4,145–5,410 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +47 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: tires
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17^{source 3}	245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18^{source 4}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Fuel tank	18.7–20.3 gal^{source 3}	18.2 gal^{source 4}	Ranger +2.1 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 7, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Ranger: 2026 XL SuperCrew 4x4 2.3L
Toyota Tacoma: 2026 SR Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma, closest matching configurations
Figure	Ranger	Tacoma	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	3,500 lb^{source 2}	Tie
GCWR	12,590 lb^{source 1}	8,435 lb^{source 2}	Ranger +4,155 lb
Max payload	1,763 lb^{source 3}	1,380–1,705 lb^{source 4}	Ranger +58 lb
GVWR	6,270 lb^{source 3}	6,005 lb^{source 2}	Ranger +265 lb
Ground clearance	9.3 in^{source 3}	up to 11.5 in^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Approach angle	30.2°^{source 3}	up to 35.7°^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Breakover angle	23.0°^{source 3}	up to 27.4°^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Departure angle	25.8°^{source 3}	up to 25.3°^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Curb weight	4,462 lb^{source 3}	4,485–4,720 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +258 lb
Length	210.6 in^{source 3}	213.0 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +2.4 in
Wheelbase	128.7 in^{source 3}	131.9 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +3.2 in
Factory tire sizes	255/70R17^{source 3}	245/70R17^{source 4}
Fuel tank	18.7 gal^{source 3}	18.2 gal^{source 4}	Ranger +0.5 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Ranger

Max towing 7,500 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L with Trailer Tow Package (53R)
GCWR 12,745 lb: XLT SuperCrew 4x4 2.7L
Max payload 1,767 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L
Ground clearance 10.7 in: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Approach angle 33.0°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Breakover angle 24.2°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Departure angle 26.4°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L

Toyota Tacoma

Max towing 6,500 lb: SR5 XtraCab 6-ft bed 4x2
GCWR 11,550 lb: TRD Off-Road Double Cab 6-ft bed 4x4
Max payload 1,710 lb: TRD Sport Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Ground clearance 11.5 in: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Approach angle 35.7°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Breakover angle 27.4°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Departure angle 25.3°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Ford Ranger P703 (2022–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota Tacoma 4th gen (2024–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Ranger or the Tacoma?

The Ranger tows 7,500 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Ranger leads by 1,000 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Ranger or the Tacoma?

The Ranger carries 1,767 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Ranger leads by 57 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Ranger or the Tacoma?

The Ranger has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Tacoma leads by 0.8 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Ranger and the Tacoma compare in size?

Length: Ranger 210.6–210.9 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; wheelbase: Ranger 128.7 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Ranger vs Tacoma comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.