How do you like your 5g?

[rusty ol ranger]

Real Trucks? I like old stuff too, but at least be realistic in discussing them.

Tell us which "real truck" in the midsize segment in previous years beats these stat's.

2019 Ford Ranger Specifications

Engine	270-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission	10-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Torque	310 lbs.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm
Drivetrain	RWD / 4WD
Towing Capacity	7,500 lbs.
Payload Capacity	1,860 lbs.
Ground Clearance, inches Combined MPG	8.9 23

The "stats" are blank.

Theres more to a "truck" then towing capacity. Even though that seems to be everyones method of comparision and reason for buying....guessing cause it looks good for backyard pissing contests.

 

[MikeG]

Yup, like miles per gallon....

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Yup, like miles per gallon....

Nope.

Ground clearence, ruggedness, simplicity, overall utility, things along those lines.

Most of these new trucks cant even take a deer hit without totalling themselves.

 

[Dirtman]

Most of these new trucks cant even take a deer hit without totalling themselves.

Your insurance rates must be astronomical...

 

[Roert42]

Drive your ranger into a tree at 15mph and video it, so we can see how rugged it is.

Then do the F250, but with a bigger tree.

Then I will do my 2003 and we can compare damage. You first.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Drive your ranger into a tree at 15mph and video it, so we can see how rugged it is.

Then do the F250, but with a bigger tree.

Then I will do my 2003 and we can compare damage. You first.

I said 10mph first off, secondly you go first. Cause i know you wont do it.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Your insurance rates must be astronomical...

Its making a point. Trucks should be able to handle beatings.

 

[Roert42]

I said 10mph first off, secondly you go first. Cause i know you wont do it.

I apologizes, you did say 5-10.

I'm going to find a good tree to drive into.

 

[Roert42]

I said 10mph first off, secondly you go first. Cause i know you wont do it.

She didn't make it boys.

 

[HenryMac]

The "stats" are blank.

Theres more to a "truck" then towing capacity. Even though that seems to be everyones method of comparision and reason for buying....guessing cause it looks good for backyard pissing contests.

What do you mean the "stats" are blank. I posted a few and linked the complete stat's from Ford. Yet you have still posted none for your "real truck".

You strike me as one of those guys that hates anything new and will comment about new things you really have no 1st hand experience with.

Which is really ironic in a thread entitled "How do you like your 5g"

 

[Uncle Gump]

Some things will never change...

Just saying

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

She didn't make it boys.

Needed more parachute.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

What do you mean the "stats" are blank. I posted a few and linked the complete stat's from Ford. Yet you have still posted none for your "real truck".

You strike me as one of those guys that hates anything new and will comment about new things you really have no 1st hand experience with.

Which is really ironic in a thread entitled "How do you like your 5g"

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I dont hate anything new...the 7.3 gas is a pretty sweet piece.

I just am quick to point out this new garbage aint all its cracked up to be. Tends to rub people the wrong way.

 

[MikeG]

Rusty is gonna 'upgrade' to a D9 cat dozer one of these days.... much less damage hitting trees, but freeway commute times are a booger....

 

[HenryMac]

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I dont hate anything new...the 7.3 gas is a pretty sweet piece.

I just am quick to point out this new garbage aint all its cracked up to be. Tends to rub people the wrong way.

Weird? Looks good on my home PC. Must be that "New Garbage" cell phone you have.

Click on the "2019 Ford Ranger Specifications" link. That's all Ford's Stat's for the 2019 Ranger.

What garbage are you referring too? I was apprehensive when we bought our Ranger. I do my own maintenance and thus far it's been flawless. And we've used it to haul loads, tow our trailer, and driven it through some pretty icy, snowy, nasty weather.

Still waiting to see those stat's on your "real truck" so we can compare them to the new garbage we're driving.

Also curious as to the Safety ratings on your Real Truck.. As a guy said, Trucks are more than just mileage.