The right midsize truck needs to deliver where it counts. Discover how the Ford Ranger compares with the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, and Nissan Frontier in towing, payload, engine performance, and other important specs:

The Ranger leads this group in maximum horsepower and payload, and its 7,500-pound towing rating covers most weekend trailers. That gives you room to load a full bed of stone from a supplier off Route 30 and still hitch up the boat for Saturday.

Some Ranger owners often praise the comfortable seats, the big touchscreen, and the stable ride. Wireless smartphone connectivity and the wireless charging pad also get plenty of love. Raptor® owners describe a powerful, fun truck that still feels nimble at midsize.

Did you know the Ford Ranger® took home North American Truck of the Year™ honors? Ford pointed out that the win extended a run of several consecutive years with a Ford truck claiming the trophy.*

Every Ranger pairs its engine with an electronic 10-speed automatic transmission. Here's how the three engines compare:

Torque is the pulling force you feel when you get a heavy trailer moving from a stop. That's where the 2.7L V6 earns its spot, with 400 lb-ft for climbs like the grades around Mount Penn. Every engine uses turbocharging, which forces more air into the engine to make more power from a smaller displacement.

Around New Holland, a truck bed is a work zone. Feed bags, fence posts, mulch, and tools all end up back there, and the Ranger's bed is ready for them. It measures 59.6 inches long, 62.4 inches wide, and 20.6 inches deep, with 48.2 inches between the wheel wells and 43.5 cubic feet of cargo volume.

Available features help get the job done:

• Pro Power Onboard™

• Pro Trailer Backup Assist™

• Trailer brake controller

• BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage

• Integrated box side step and Zone Lighting

For a New Holland driver hauling to the farm, the job site, or the livestock auction, these features take a lot of the hassle out of the workday.

There are four Ranger models: XL, XLT, Lariat®, and Raptor®. The XL starts with 17-inch black-painted steel wheels on all-terrain tires and LED reflector headlamps with automatic high beams. That's a tough, no-nonsense setup.

Move up to the XLT and Lariat®, and you can add the 2.7L V6 and more tech. The XLT and Lariat® also offer the Technology Package with Pro Power Onboard™, a wireless charging pad, and LED bed lighting.

The Raptor® is a different animal. Its advanced suspension and 10.7 inches of ground clearance come from desert racing. If your weekends lead to off-road parks in the Coal Region, this is the Ranger built for that terrain.

You can also choose from four appearance packages: Sport, Chrome, Black, or STX®. For Lancaster drivers who want a truck that looks as rugged as it works, there's a model and a look for every taste.

The Ranger cab doubles as your office between jobs. The available 12-inch center display with SYNC® 4A runs your apps, climate controls, the available 360-Degree Camera, and an off-road screen. An available 12-inch cluster display puts key information right in front of you.

Inside, the cab seats five, and fold-flat rear seats and under-seat storage give you room for tools or gear. You can also add a power moonroof and a power-sliding rear window. For drivers covering Lancaster County from one job site to the next, the cab keeps you connected and comfortable.