The new Ford Bronco, available near Toledo, is posing the first real challenge to the Jeep Wrangler, creating a credible off-road competitor at a level the Wrangler hasn't had to worry about before. Both of these very capable SUVs can take on off-road challenges that other SUVs would back away from. Here's a comparison of performance, size, trail capability, trim levels and exteriors. We believe you’ll agree the new Ford Bronco at Terry Henricks Ford in Archbold, OH pulls ahead of the Jeep Wrangler.
A comparison of engines
The Ford Bronco runs with a standard four-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged engine while the Jeep Wrangler has a standard V6. The base-level Bronco has 300 horsepower compared with only 270 horsepower for the Wrangler. In addition, the Bronco comes out ahead in terms of torque with 350 pound-feet compared with only 260 pound-feet for the Wrangler. The Bronco’s 3.0-liter V6 generates 418 horsepower while the Wrangler’s 4xe gives you only 375 horsepower. When you look at some key metrics, the Ford Bronco takes the early lead.
A comparison of transmissions
A general rule with transmissions is that the more gears you have, the smoother the ride. The Ford Bronco gives you a 10-speed automatic while the Jeep Wrangler operates with only an eight-speed automatic. When comparing the manual transmissions, the Bronco provides seven gears that give you more options while the Wrangler has only six. The Bronco’s manual transmission gives Defiance and Wauseon off-roaders the fun of being actively involved in the shifting process and the Bronco comes out ahead overall with more gears for both the manual and the automatic.
A comparison of off-roading capability
It isn’t easy to face the legendary Jeep Wrangler at its strongest point, but the new Ford Bronco has very a very compelling off-road story to tell. Ford Bronco trim levels give you specific skill sets that work for a variety of off-roaders. A good example is the Everglades model that’s well-suited for wet conditions. Let's do a comparison of the Ford Bronco Everglades trim to the similar Jeep Wrangler Sahara model.
When you look at off-road specifications, the Ford Bronco Everglades trim gives Napoleon and Delta OH off-roaders up to 11.7 inches of ground clearance while the Jeep Wrangler Sahara gives you only 10.8 inches of clearance. The Bronco Everglades trim offers 40.8 inches of water fording ability vs. the Jeep Wrangler Sahara with only 30 inches. The Ford Bronco Raptor model pulls ahead of the comparable Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with more ground clearance and water fording capability.
A comparison of trim levels
The Jeep Wrangler is known for offering a lot of appealing trim choices but the Wrangler has a serious competitor in the form of the new Ford Bronco. Trim levels for the Bronco come with imaginative names like Outer Banks, Big Bend, Badlands, Everglades, Wildtrak and Raptor. The new Jeep Wrangler also offers a a lot of different trims that include the Wyllis Sport, the Rubicon, Rubicon 392, the Sahara and the High Altitude among others. Both SUVs come with standard four-wheel drive so the Bronco shows it can keep up with the Wrangler.
A comparison of exteriors
Both the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler let you remove the top and doors but the Bronco has cowl-mounted mirrors so that when you take off the doors, you still have the safety and convenience of your side mirrors. The Jeep Wrangler doesn’t offer that advantage so it’s another win for the Bronco and for Bryan, OH buyers.
The new Bronco is ready when you are
The Ford Bronco comes out ahead in a number of important categories as the better option. Take a look at our new inventory to find the Ford Bronco that looks the most appealing and save money with our new vehicle specials . If you don't see exactly the right new Ford Bronco you want in our current inventory, you can use our Ford car customizer to place a custom order for the right Ford Bronco and there’s no extra charge. Set up a test drive of the winning Ford Bronco at Terry Henricks Ford in Archbold, OH.