Not everybody knows the exact make and model they want, but they know what they are looking for. And that is why we are to assist in these hard making decisions by getting down to business. To start here, is a short overview of what to expect with both of these bad boys:
Key Takeaways:
- Toyota does have a rugged exterior that competes strongly against the Ford.
- Ford Bronco brought forth its name in the 1966 model and has been a running contender since.
- Both the Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner have been in the running for about 50 years.
- The Ford Bronco has 10 trim levels while the Toyota 4Runner has 8 trims.
Performance and engines
Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner both have a running competition that has been off and on for about the past 50 years. Bronco came in first with a good established representation but then was booted and came back later on down the road. During this time, the Toyota 4Runner stayed strong in their game.
The 2023 Ford Bronco offers three engine choices,
- turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection. It delivers 275 hp and 315 pound-feet of torque on regular-grade fuel. Ford also offers a 7-speed manual transmission with a “crawler” first gear.
- a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that’s rated at 418 hp and 440 pound-feet of torque, comes on the Bronco Raptor. This is also paired with a 10-speed transmission.
- The final engine is the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder and 2.7-liter V6 offer similar fuel economy. Rated with the 4-cylinder at 20 mpg city/21 mpg highway/20 mpg combined. Similarly, the V6's fuel economy is 19 mpg city/21 mpg highway/20 mpg combined.
As for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner the only engine on this SUV comes in at:
- 4.0 L V6 that delivers 270 HP and 278 lb-ft of torque.
When going between the two trucks, looking for engine and strength definitely goes to the 2023 Ford Bronco. With more variations and higher HP and torque, if you are looking for more oomph to your ride, there is no way you can dismiss this. The Toyota 4Runner does have a reputation for ruggedness but besides that it does not have very much power and also is not the most efficient.
As for safety, which is the more viable option between the Ford Bronco and the Toyota 4Runner?
The 2023 Ford Bronco and the 2023 Toyota 4Runner have some advanced driving systems which can be purchased through additional packages. For the Bronco you will use the Ford Co-Pilot 360 technology, with auto high beams, pre-collision braking assist and more. As for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner the Toyota Safety Sense P roster is up to the task. This also has lane-departure warning, auto high beams as well and rear cross-traffic warning amongst others.
Summary:
Looks like between both of these SUVs they have about the same amount of safety features that can be added on to different trim levels. As for the engines the 2023 Ford Bronco definitely comes out on top with the several different options and the higher HP and torque. So if looking for the best engine qualities and trailering capacity to max out whatever you may need to conquer your off-roading needs, the 2023 Ford Bronco is the one you want. Pull a trailer along to go on some family adventures or go off-roading while getting muddy and dirty and packing some 4 wheelers for fun!