If you are shopping midsize trucks, the choice between the 2026 Toyota Tacoma vs Ford Ranger comes down to how you actually use a truck day-to-day because these two take very different approaches to performance, comfort and long-term ownership. Toyota sent us the Tacoma TRD Off-Road to review while we used our 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat as a comparison truck. Powertrain Performance On paper, the base powertrains look similar, but real-world results tell a different story. The Tacoma’s 2.4L turbocharged i-FORCE four-cylinder delivers 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, with peak torque arriving early at 1,700 rpm. The Ranger’s […] (read full article...)