Worst conclusion ever: “Those trucks are different tools for different jobs, is a hammer better than a plybar?” seriously? You are not comparing a Porsche 911 with a Raptor, you are comparing the Off-road trim of 2 mid size truck. Those trucks cannot be more orange to orange, they are built for the exact same purpose. Tell us which one is more comfortable to sit in? which one rides better? which one had the better suspension at high speed? better articulation at slow speed? I mean come on, you are the first non journalist on youtube to offroad both side by side and there was no comparison being made at all. What a missed opportunity.
Again not my truck. The owner of the Ranger Raptor just wanted to get out and enjoy his truck for the first time. I wouldn't consider them oranges to oranges due to the price difference. Price wise the ZR2 is more comparable to a Ranger Lariat FX4 than a Raptor. A more fair comparison would be a ZR2 Bison against a Raptor. You can see in the video several times of full articulation in which the Ranger Raptor does have slightly better articulation over the ZR2 in which I mention having that wider track does help. Can't comment on which one rides better as I would have to drive both vehicles back to back which again wasn't my vehicle, the owner was just excited to be out there driving the truck he purchased. I would have loved to do more obstacles for a better comparison but unfortunately the owner of the Raptor had limited time that day. Both great trucks and I'm no journalist by any means. Just an enthusiast that loves the outdoors and off-roading and wanted to share my experiences with people like you. 👍
@@outlandishoverland first off, I apologize for the tone, I was frustrated to diligently watch a video for 10 min expecting the first ever RUclips video comparing those 2 models and it ended up not being the case. Secondly, I don’t agree with you about those vehicles not being comparable. Yes the price is a bit different, but that’s why you compare them. When you compare 2 TVs, they gonna have different price point, that doesn’t mean you don’t compare them. If there was nothing different about those truck there wouldn’t be anything to compare. Point is, those 2 trucks are the exact same category and concluding by saying they are very different tool for different need is just the opposite of the truth. It’s also a frustrating overheard conclusion “they are both good, pick what you like”, well if people watch comparisons it’s because they want an opinion to help them choose. Just à recommandation for your future videos.
@@birdymeo Understandable and appreciate the apology. They are both great trucks just comes down to what you want. The ZR2 suspension can do 85-90% of what the Raptor can do. As much as I want to pick a favorite I can't because both are amazing trucks and I had deposits on both trucks just the ZR2 came in first. Are you looking for power, high speed offroading and jumping for the sand dunes and Baja style offroading, the Raptor is your better pick. If you are looking at a more rock crawling, going down narrow trails and more of an "overland" build I would go the ZR2.
He didn’t do a comparison because we all know the answer. The raptor wins in every category. Price could be arguable, but not really when it does everything better.
These aren’t different tools. They were literally made for the same job. You had both together. Ride quality comparison? Interior comfort/room comparison? Handling? Heck, I think most people watching this would be stoked with the signal tone for the lane changer. Missed opportunity.
As I mentioned in a previous comment, for a lot of the points you made I would have to have driven the vehicle. The owner just got the truck and he just wanted to go out and hit some trails and wasn't going to take that away from him, he bought the truck obviously he is going to want to use it. We also had limited time together as he had other things to do the day of filming. I would love to do these comparisons hopefully in the future but due to the circumstances I wasn't. I meant different tools as the Raptor is more high horsepower, bombing down desert roads "baja" focused and the ZR2 more so for crawling through rocks and exploring your local trails. Can each of the trucks do both, yes, just one will do it better than the other in certain scenarios. I would hopefully love to revisit this in the near future once the Raptor is broken in and even possibly do a drag race. I'm just thankful for the opportunity to even go offroading with a Ranger Raptor, even if it was for such a short time.
Haha you splattered her.... awesome videos as always. I give the Raptor owner props too for bringing it out with less than 300 miles on the clock. Great comparison!!
Awesome video! I love it when folks go out and just drive the trucks without going into a long winded speech about them. You definitely hit that puddle really fast on purpose, lol.
Great comparison of 2 awesome trucks. Seeing them side by side I have to say the ZR2 is the best looking midsize on the market! I may be biased though since I own one... It's incredible how much capability they have both packed in from the factory.
I'm loving the mid-size truck arms race. We all win because we get great, new and capable trucks. I have a '23 ZR2 and got it before the Ranger Raptors hit the showrooms. I'm looking forward to more reviews and vids!
I chose a ZR2 for two reasons. 1. The ZR2 is 5-6k cheaper assuming you can find a Ford dealership that would sell you Ranger at MSRP. realistically it's 9-10k different. 2. The Ranger Raptor does not have ventilated seats as an option. Which is a must-have for me.
@@outlandishoverland who cares about the seat; let's talk about the elephant in the room; zr2 with 4 cyl and Raptor with 6 cyl.? That alone is the bigger factor in the price difference.
I wanted the ranger raptor until dealer tried adding a 10 grand markup on the 59k nsrp price. So i went ahead and bought a new 2024 zr2 truck in that unique harvest bronze metallic color.
Yeah the Raptor is definitely more planted most likely due to the coil and spring rear setup as well as having that wider track width. It's a nice scenic trail with nothing to crazy as the Raptor owner requested.
Hey. What is the offset on your wheels? I'm looking into changing the stock zr2 wheels for some methods and 35s, but worried about the wheels poking out too much.
I like the looks of both rigs Always been a ford truck guy, but bought my first Toyota it’s a 2022 trd off-road access cab. I will not buy the new one with that bullshit prices Toyota is pushing with the news ones! If I was in the market for a one I would test drive both of the ones in this video and then make a decision. Good video buddy
Thank you! My last truck was a 2021 Ford Ranger and now own the ZR2. You can't go wrong with either truck. Test driving them would be the way to go because everyone has different opinions and styles of how they want a truck to drive and feel.
I'am sorry to say but that trail I've done in a mini van . you did not challenge either one . please steep hill climb , serious rock garden , desert whooped out section , high speed rally style fire road . come on hammer time .
As I said in the video not the usual trail difficulty on the channel (you could verify that for yourself) as the Raptor owner wanted to do something easy as he is new to offroading and didn't want to put to much stress on the truck as it was still in the break-in period. I rather much do a harder trail, trust me.
@@outlandishoverland I understand now but I'am spend a lot of money $55-60K and that is crazy for a mid size . I want to see them tested to the limit before making a decision and thanks for the reply .
The ZR2 looks higher off the ground and more off-road worthy. They both have the same ground clearance but the Ranger looks lower to the ground. It may be the running boards on the Ranger. If it were mine I may remove those. The engine in the Ranger thou is totally awesome and I would choose it over the ZR2S 2.7 liter 4 banger ever time although the 2.7 is not a bad engine but it can’t compare to the V6 TURBO of the Ranger. Overall I think the Chevy ZR2 is the better truck and cost 6 GRAND LESS.
Ranger was for sure lower to the ground in the front than the ZR2. That v6TT is for sure a beast but I agree you save quite a bit of money with going with the ZR2.
The driver of the Ranger Raptor just got his truck that week and he wanted to drive his truck. Can't blame him for almost waiting a year for the truck to be able to enjoy every second of it offroad.
By these trucks I'm assuming you are referring to the ZR2. The engine is completely brand new out of the Silverado platform and the 2.7L has shown quite the reliable engine. The transmission has been reworked to be built stronger but time will tell with that.
Common guys.... This is the real battle in the midrange market. The new Taco is the same old Taco and the Nissan is nice, but needs to be tested more. This road could be handled by a CrossTrek. Let's really get off-road with these babies!!!
It was the Ranger Raptors first time ever offroading and he just got the truck and wanted to take it easy. Trust me, the ZR2 has been pushed already, check out the rest of the channel
When it comes to off road both trucks are capable of the same thing unless pushed to the extreme of either side that be it on trails or Baja style. Although it’s much more difficult and expensive to build a quality Baja truck than it is to build a trail truck. For example take a jk for example that jeep with lockers can do everything the zr2 can however that same jeep would need a lot of money thrown at it for it to hang with the raptor in the Baja 1000
I have a RR and a Bison on order. The Chevy just looks so damn good but I'm a Ford guy and really struggling which to buy. Might just come down to which arrives first. Both for MSRP.
@@outlandishoverland im in Austin Texas area and the few dealers that do have ZR2 colorados are $61k-$67k depending on the dealer and “addendum”. I have a ranger raptor on order but no confirmation on delivery date yet.
@@BrianExline99 im a Ford guy as well, having owned a mustang, and a off road ranger the ranger raptor is definitely what I want. The Chevy customer service around here isn’t the best, I’ve heard horror stories from coworkers and family having warranty issues denied. But the ZR2 at the moment is more available
I’m Chevy Colorado Trailboss owner and driver and I will say the Ford Ranger Raptor is the better truck to drive it can move but the ZR2 is the better value still. Getting a lot more for a lot less 🤑💴
This was the most ridiculous, sad-sack, say-nothing waste of time match-up review. These trucks are built for EXACTLY THE SAME PURPOSE! VIDEO TRANSLATION: "We didn't want to piss off either Ford or Chevy with this video, which might limit our chances of those manufacturers inviting us to review other vehicles in the future! If that happened, we couldn't make more videos and get more $$$ from "clicks." It's all about the Benjamins, you understand." END TRANSLATION
We actually have no ties to Ford or Chevy as the ZR2 I own and the Ranger Raptor is a friend's truck. These trucks were purchased and are owned and not provided by the manufacturer. Never have had any ties to either manufacturer. It was just a fun video to make and I'd own either of these trucks just your preference. 🤷
If you picked careful lines probably. The biggest downside is it's low hanging steps and the Raptor does not sit as high up front as the ZR2. Only way to find out is taking it up there.
Both of these trucks are very capable for generic off-roading. I think it is crazy that Ford is offering a new truck with no moonroof or ventilated seat options. I pick up my ZR2 on Saturday. I chose the ZR2 because I figure that I'll use the moonroof and ventilated seats more often then I would use the extra power in the Raptor. The fact that the ZR2 was priced lower made the decision that much easier.
That's littleraly the dumbest comment and reason ty buy a truck. I'm not buying a truck cause it's faster than the rest. Oh, and of course, the raptor is going to be faster considering it's a twin turbo 3.0 V6 ecoboost. Now anyone with common sense buys a truck for what they are good at not how fast they are.
@@mechmat12345 It's a dead category. A 6 second truck is still a 6 second truck, as in slow as hell. These are offroad machines and the important things are features, comfort, drivability, and off-road performance. Importance in order depends on what you care about more. Speed definitely isn't a factor.
Well like I said in the video, this isn't the usual trail difficulty you see on the channel. The Raptor owner wanted to take it easy on his first trail drive with the truck as he is new to the off-road world and respected his wishes. Trust me I rather have done a more difficult trail.
This wasn’t helpful at all, you should have pushed the trucks harder, the Zr2 looks like a beast, the Raptor looks like a regular Ranger with a Raptor sticker.
Interesting comments. boils down to this Ford people will choose the Raptor. Chevy people will choose the zr2. You can not go wrong on which you choose. Remember they are trucks not cars so the ride is going to be like a truck as they should be! If a truck rides like a car they are not worth having. Like the Pro4x people bitch because of the steering .The older generation grew up on those so it makes no difference. The modern generation is weak. Some bitch the engine on the Pro4x is old out dated. MAYBE but they are proven they are way easier cheaper than turbo charged engines to work on. If you like the Raptor then buy it if you like the Zr2 then buy it. If you want to buy a Pro4x and add the front locker later on then buy it. go by what you can afford.
Only zr2 for me. I have a 22. The horsepower is there. Don't have to wait for turbo and rpm boost. I prefer my 22 over both. I got all options complete 5k less than 23. 10k less than ford
@@outlandishoverland The Raptor looks nothing like a Maverick other than they both look like Fords. Also, I don't think the ZR2 looks like a Tacoma either. Both the ZR2 and the RR are great trucks.
Price GOUGING by every ford dealer has made the ranger too expensive for what it is, owned 4 F150 raptors, this ranger with the BS ford dealer markups is encroaching into F150 territory....
Yes, but the Trailhunter is probably going to be overpriced for what it is. If you want a Tacoma, I think the TRD Offroad is going to be the best option and then fit it with aftermarket parts.
The mall hunter is going to be at least $5k more than the raptor and it will be less capable. No front lockers! Relies on a hybrid powertrain with a tiny battery. Not gonna be close but hey you will get ventilated seats and a moonroof.
@@marklihsunot mention Toyota is saying with the swaybar disconnect it’s only about a 10% improvement on the RTI ramp, so about a 550. Last Gen ZR2 with the swaybar disconnected was about 525. New Raptor and ZR2 have almost 4 inches of travel over the last Gen ZR2, so with the swaybars disconnected they’ll probably embarrass the Pro and Trail Hunter.
That wasn't very nice splashing your girl. She took it well though. Fun times. I like the Raptor but the Chevy is a good looker plus it cost a little bit less.
If you read the other comments you would be able to see why we did the stuff we did. If you check out my other videos you would see your 94 golf would not be able to handle any of the trails I normally go on...
The Colorado ZR2 looks way better and not covered in rust underneath it, the Raptor Rangers have major rust issues on their drive shafts and other parts!
You tried really hard. You need production help. Bad filming and your music at some points is way too loud compared to the talking. You compared apples to oranges. Those vehicles are not comparable. The Raptor is way better at speed and Chevy is only powered by a terrible engine for off roading.
@@LarryVeblungsnes Well seeing I only do this for fun and don't take it super serious and only one person I think I'm fine. Your definition of terrible engine probably only relies on how many cylinders an engine has.
Neither are the answer. Both are overpriced and get terrible gas mileage and less towing capacity in relation to their lower trims with their only advantage to go fast over dirt roads which is nothing but a thrill ride and serves no purpose. For the Colorado it's the only way to get lockers so that's a no go. At least with the Ford, you can get a rear locker in any trim for $500 and it'll be a decent machine when the 2024 gets the 2.7L. The Colorado lower trim grenade locker is a joke.
I mean you don't buy an offroading truck for gas mileage and I've come to find the ZR2 EPA rating is extremely low from my personal experience. I agree the G80 that comes in the lower trim Colorados is a joke and I had a previous generation Ranger and had the optioned out rear locker and went lots of awesome places with it.
@@outlandishoverland Well, if you really want to go "offroading" then just buy a Jeep or 2 Door Bronco. The purpose of the truck is really "multi purpose" for those that can only afford one vehicle. And with gas at $5/gallon premium (which you should be running in these higher compression engines), it makes a difference that one can't ignore. I can't afford either, so yeah, that's my relative perspective. Thanks for the reply. :-)
@@outlandishoverland That blows! Guess there are no proper choice in the mid-size segment but Frontier, Gladiator, and Gen 3 Tacoma. I did not realize Ecoboost means turbo.
That 3.0 Ecoboost in the Raptor alone makes it a winner in my book over the horrible sounding 2.7 4cly
2.7 stock doesn't really have an exhaust sound to it. You just hear turbo noises from the engine bay. The 3.0 is definitely an amazing engine.
In person they all sound horrible
The Ranger doesn’t sound much better
Good thing people but these trucks for how they sound
I don't know, I've test driven both and I like the options and customization you can get with the gm products.
Worst conclusion ever: “Those trucks are different tools for different jobs, is a hammer better than a plybar?” seriously? You are not comparing a Porsche 911 with a Raptor, you are comparing the Off-road trim of 2 mid size truck. Those trucks cannot be more orange to orange, they are built for the exact same purpose. Tell us which one is more comfortable to sit in? which one rides better? which one had the better suspension at high speed? better articulation at slow speed? I mean come on, you are the first non journalist on youtube to offroad both side by side and there was no comparison being made at all. What a missed opportunity.
Again not my truck. The owner of the Ranger Raptor just wanted to get out and enjoy his truck for the first time. I wouldn't consider them oranges to oranges due to the price difference. Price wise the ZR2 is more comparable to a Ranger Lariat FX4 than a Raptor. A more fair comparison would be a ZR2 Bison against a Raptor. You can see in the video several times of full articulation in which the Ranger Raptor does have slightly better articulation over the ZR2 in which I mention having that wider track does help. Can't comment on which one rides better as I would have to drive both vehicles back to back which again wasn't my vehicle, the owner was just excited to be out there driving the truck he purchased. I would have loved to do more obstacles for a better comparison but unfortunately the owner of the Raptor had limited time that day. Both great trucks and I'm no journalist by any means. Just an enthusiast that loves the outdoors and off-roading and wanted to share my experiences with people like you. 👍
@@outlandishoverland first off, I apologize for the tone, I was frustrated to diligently watch a video for 10 min expecting the first ever RUclips video comparing those 2 models and it ended up not being the case. Secondly, I don’t agree with you about those vehicles not being comparable. Yes the price is a bit different, but that’s why you compare them. When you compare 2 TVs, they gonna have different price point, that doesn’t mean you don’t compare them. If there was nothing different about those truck there wouldn’t be anything to compare. Point is, those 2 trucks are the exact same category and concluding by saying they are very different tool for different need is just the opposite of the truth. It’s also a frustrating overheard conclusion “they are both good, pick what you like”, well if people watch comparisons it’s because they want an opinion to help them choose. Just à recommandation for your future videos.
@@birdymeo Understandable and appreciate the apology. They are both great trucks just comes down to what you want. The ZR2 suspension can do 85-90% of what the Raptor can do. As much as I want to pick a favorite I can't because both are amazing trucks and I had deposits on both trucks just the ZR2 came in first. Are you looking for power, high speed offroading and jumping for the sand dunes and Baja style offroading, the Raptor is your better pick. If you are looking at a more rock crawling, going down narrow trails and more of an "overland" build I would go the ZR2.
He didn’t do a comparison because we all know the answer. The raptor wins in every category. Price could be arguable, but not really when it does everything better.
Gas mpg has entered the chat. But it needed refueled first.
These aren’t different tools. They were literally made for the same job. You had both together. Ride quality comparison? Interior comfort/room comparison? Handling? Heck, I think most people watching this would be stoked with the signal tone for the lane changer. Missed opportunity.
As I mentioned in a previous comment, for a lot of the points you made I would have to have driven the vehicle. The owner just got the truck and he just wanted to go out and hit some trails and wasn't going to take that away from him, he bought the truck obviously he is going to want to use it. We also had limited time together as he had other things to do the day of filming. I would love to do these comparisons hopefully in the future but due to the circumstances I wasn't. I meant different tools as the Raptor is more high horsepower, bombing down desert roads "baja" focused and the ZR2 more so for crawling through rocks and exploring your local trails. Can each of the trucks do both, yes, just one will do it better than the other in certain scenarios. I would hopefully love to revisit this in the near future once the Raptor is broken in and even possibly do a drag race. I'm just thankful for the opportunity to even go offroading with a Ranger Raptor, even if it was for such a short time.
Haha you splattered her.... awesome videos as always. I give the Raptor owner props too for bringing it out with less than 300 miles on the clock. Great comparison!!
Thank you. Yeah she stood a bit too close on that puddle. Big props to him for bring it out!
The latest Ford Ranger Raptor generation has a great off-road reputation with my Australian friends since 2022. I’d go with Ranger Raptor.
Awesome video! I love it when folks go out and just drive the trucks without going into a long winded speech about them.
You definitely hit that puddle really fast on purpose, lol.
Thanks! Was the speed on purpose, yes. Did I think the water was going to travel that far, no 😅
Great comparison of 2 awesome trucks. Seeing them side by side I have to say the ZR2 is the best looking midsize on the market! I may be biased though since I own one... It's incredible how much capability they have both packed in from the factory.
Thank you. Yes I agree the ZR2 looks much better but the Ranger does look much better in person. Both crazy capable from factory.
@@outlandishoverlandyes is true
I'm loving the mid-size truck arms race. We all win because we get great, new and capable trucks. I have a '23 ZR2 and got it before the Ranger Raptors hit the showrooms. I'm looking forward to more reviews and vids!
Yes, the capability of midsize trucks is absolutely crazy. Plenty more videos coming!
I chose a ZR2 for two reasons.
1. The ZR2 is 5-6k cheaper assuming you can find a Ford dealership that would sell you Ranger at MSRP. realistically it's 9-10k different.
2. The Ranger Raptor does not have ventilated seats as an option. Which is a must-have for me.
Solid points which is ironic because that one of the biggest gripes from the Ranger Raptor owner was not having ventilated seats.
In Canada, it's a lot cheaper. I pay 65k all in a raptor starts at 81k before tax
@@outlandishoverland who cares about the seat; let's talk about the elephant in the room; zr2 with 4 cyl and Raptor with 6 cyl.? That alone is the bigger factor in the price difference.
The ventilated seats in the Colorado aren't exactly amazing. Also, it is possible to negotiate away the dealer markup.
Videos keep getting better and better! Nicely done 👍
Thank you!
I'd love either of these trucks. You can't go wrong.
They are both fantastic options.
I wanted the ranger raptor until dealer tried adding a 10 grand markup on the 59k nsrp price. So i went ahead and bought a new 2024 zr2 truck in that unique harvest bronze metallic color.
That Ranger Raptor is way more planted all together and way less body movement too. Good suspension setup!
Also looked like a really nice trail
Yeah the Raptor is definitely more planted most likely due to the coil and spring rear setup as well as having that wider track width. It's a nice scenic trail with nothing to crazy as the Raptor owner requested.
Aren't the leafs on your Zr2 stiffer for the added weight you're planning on? That would limit your articulation when you are running light
Hey. What is the offset on your wheels? I'm looking into changing the stock zr2 wheels for some methods and 35s, but worried about the wheels poking out too much.
These are the stock ZR2 wheels just Plasti dipped black.
Awesome video… I love my Raptor but I respect the zr2 for sure
You can't go wrong with either one
Giver her a raise….took one for the team to get that shot lol 🎥
Yes she did and it was cold that day if you couldn't tell. 🤣
@@outlandishoverland Now that you mention it yeah she was wearing a windbreaker 😆
Chevy all day!! Bought my zr2 almost a year ago and love the turbomax engine. Not a fan of ford at all for a number of reasons.
Good choice on the ZR2
where is this trail?
It's about an hour South of SLC.
I know you just said your truck is pretty much stock so which wheels and tires are those? My '24 is coming with the bronze wheels and Territory MTs.
The truck has stock wheels just painted black with plasti-dip and the stock Territory MT still on it.
My two favorite mid-size trucks.
Chevy 🇺🇸 👍🏻
Ford 🇺🇸 👍🏻
Both better options than the Tacoma for sure!
I like the looks of both rigs
Always been a ford truck guy, but bought my first Toyota it’s a 2022 trd off-road access cab. I will not buy the new one with that bullshit prices Toyota is pushing with the news ones!
If I was in the market for a one I would test drive both of the ones in this video and then make a decision.
Good video buddy
Thank you! My last truck was a 2021 Ford Ranger and now own the ZR2. You can't go wrong with either truck. Test driving them would be the way to go because everyone has different opinions and styles of how they want a truck to drive and feel.
What color is the rapter ?
Cactus Gray
I'am sorry to say but that trail I've done in a mini van . you did not challenge either one . please steep hill climb , serious rock garden , desert whooped out section , high speed rally style fire road . come on hammer time .
As I said in the video not the usual trail difficulty on the channel (you could verify that for yourself) as the Raptor owner wanted to do something easy as he is new to offroading and didn't want to put to much stress on the truck as it was still in the break-in period. I rather much do a harder trail, trust me.
@@outlandishoverland I understand now but I'am spend a lot of money $55-60K and that is crazy for a mid size . I want to see them tested to the limit before making a decision and thanks for the reply .
I do wish that 35" tires on a 2' lift were an option on the Ranger Raptor. It would be an absolute beast...
It wouldn't surprise me if Ford offers that as an option in the coming years
The ZR2 looks higher off the ground and more off-road worthy. They both have the same ground clearance but the Ranger looks lower to the ground. It may be the running boards on the Ranger. If it were mine I may remove those. The engine in the Ranger thou is totally awesome and I would choose it over the ZR2S 2.7 liter 4 banger ever time although the 2.7 is not a bad engine but it can’t compare to the V6 TURBO of the Ranger. Overall I think the Chevy ZR2 is the better truck and cost 6 GRAND LESS.
Ranger was for sure lower to the ground in the front than the ZR2. That v6TT is for sure a beast but I agree you save quite a bit of money with going with the ZR2.
Ranger is lower but it’s not meant for rock crawling. It’s meant for Baja running. And it has plenty of suspension travel for Baja running.
You should have swopped drivers seats!
The driver of the Ranger Raptor just got his truck that week and he wanted to drive his truck. Can't blame him for almost waiting a year for the truck to be able to enjoy every second of it offroad.
Given Ford's atrocious quality control the last few years, I would avoid the Ranger Raptor like the plague.
Do these trucks still have transmission and engine issues ?
By these trucks I'm assuming you are referring to the ZR2. The engine is completely brand new out of the Silverado platform and the 2.7L has shown quite the reliable engine. The transmission has been reworked to be built stronger but time will tell with that.
I lost complete faith in ford and GMc new truck line. I hate gmc new engine on the 1500 and fords 10 speed transmissions
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Good video. You stole my line! lol j/k
Thank you, I may have gotten some inspiration from it.
@@outlandishoverland 😉
I like both trucks. I like the look of ZR2 and horsepower of Raptor. I like the screen setup in ZR2 and much prefer the seats in Raptor.
Yeah lots of give and takes in each.
Common guys.... This is the real battle in the midrange market. The new Taco is the same old Taco and the Nissan is nice, but needs to be tested more. This road could be handled by a CrossTrek. Let's really get off-road with these babies!!!
It was the Ranger Raptors first time ever offroading and he just got the truck and wanted to take it easy. Trust me, the ZR2 has been pushed already, check out the rest of the channel
Where is the trail you were on? Great scenery!
It's about an hour South of SLC in the surrounding area of little Moab.
@@outlandishoverland
Thank you!
If it is different tools for different jobs, then what is the difference between these two vehicles? Please be outspoken, not neutral. Thanks.
Ranger Raptor is more for Baja fast offroading. ZR2 is more for rock crawling, do it all rig. I like both vehicles 🤷
When it comes to off road both trucks are capable of the same thing unless pushed to the extreme of either side that be it on trails or Baja style. Although it’s much more difficult and expensive to build a quality Baja truck than it is to build a trail truck. For example take a jk for example that jeep with lockers can do everything the zr2 can however that same jeep would need a lot of money thrown at it for it to hang with the raptor in the Baja 1000
Well said 👍
Beautiful video as usual ✌
Thank you!
here in central Texas the ZR2’s are about the same mark up as the Ranger Raptors..
My heart still says raptors but that ZR2 looks so damn good too
Surprising, most places I've seen selling ZR2s for MSRP. Finding a Ranger Raptor is nearly impossible especially at MSRP.
I have a RR and a Bison on order. The Chevy just looks so damn good but I'm a Ford guy and really struggling which to buy. Might just come down to which arrives first. Both for MSRP.
@@outlandishoverland im in Austin Texas area and the few dealers that do have ZR2 colorados are $61k-$67k depending on the dealer and “addendum”.
I have a ranger raptor on order but no confirmation on delivery date yet.
@@BrianExline99 im a Ford guy as well, having owned a mustang, and a off road ranger the ranger raptor is definitely what I want.
The Chevy customer service around here isn’t the best, I’ve heard horror stories from coworkers and family having warranty issues denied. But the ZR2 at the moment is more available
ZR2s are selling for MSRP everywhere I've seen them. There's even a small discount at my local dealer. It's just like the one in this video.
Idk why they dont compare the bison trim against the raptor ???
I think that would be more a fair comparison especially price point.
Can you tell which from both trucks have better sitting positions front/ rear. Also, which drives better in the city highway,. Thx.
If I can coordinate something with the owner I will definitely do this
I’ll take truck that has the 3.0 Eco boost. Lol
I’m Chevy Colorado Trailboss owner and driver and I will say the Ford Ranger Raptor is the better truck to drive it can move but the ZR2 is the better value still. Getting a lot more for a lot less 🤑💴
I agree 👍
I think the Ranger stays more planted because of the coil linked rear end compared to the leaf springs.
Definitely a factor.
This was the most ridiculous, sad-sack, say-nothing waste of time match-up review.
These trucks are built for EXACTLY THE SAME PURPOSE!
VIDEO TRANSLATION:
"We didn't want to piss off either Ford or Chevy with this video, which might limit our chances of those manufacturers inviting us to review other vehicles in the future!
If that happened, we couldn't make more videos and get more $$$ from "clicks." It's all about the Benjamins, you understand."
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We actually have no ties to Ford or Chevy as the ZR2 I own and the Ranger Raptor is a friend's truck. These trucks were purchased and are owned and not provided by the manufacturer. Never have had any ties to either manufacturer. It was just a fun video to make and I'd own either of these trucks just your preference. 🤷
How did you get the Raptor? It’s not for sale yet?
They are hitting dealerships now for people that ordered
@@SasukeUchiha-zu6dw right on! Thanks!
He had just gotten it on Tuesday. They are slowly making there way to dealers.
@@smittysmitty481 no problem, go check out ranger 6g forums bunch being posted up
The Ranger Raptor almost looks like a full sized truck to me.
@@markkilpatrick7951 it is definitely a little bigger than the Colorado ZR2
Do you think the stock Ranger Raptor could do top of the world trail in Moab? I saw your video taking the ZR2 there
If you picked careful lines probably. The biggest downside is it's low hanging steps and the Raptor does not sit as high up front as the ZR2. Only way to find out is taking it up there.
@@outlandishoverlandwell talk your boy into it and hook us up with some good content my man! Lol. Thanks for the vids brother, keep it up.
Both of these trucks are very capable for generic off-roading. I think it is crazy that Ford is offering a new truck with no moonroof or ventilated seat options. I pick up my ZR2 on Saturday. I chose the ZR2 because I figure that I'll use the moonroof and ventilated seats more often then I would use the extra power in the Raptor. The fact that the ZR2 was priced lower made the decision that much easier.
Good points. It's also a lot easier to get your hands on a ZR2 than a Ranger Raptor at this moment.
Nice!!
Thank you!
Ford Ranger already smoked all midsize truck in in 0 to 60 at TFL truck race! Ford Ranger all day! 👍👍👍
I mean you really aren't buying trucks for 0-60 times.
That's littleraly the dumbest comment and reason ty buy a truck. I'm not buying a truck cause it's faster than the rest. Oh, and of course, the raptor is going to be faster considering it's a twin turbo 3.0 V6 ecoboost. Now anyone with common sense buys a truck for what they are good at not how fast they are.
@@chriskolaska897don't be that guy. Sports trucks are absolutely a thing, and this just happens to be the quickest midsized truck on the market.
@@mechmat12345 It's a dead category. A 6 second truck is still a 6 second truck, as in slow as hell. These are offroad machines and the important things are features, comfort, drivability, and off-road performance. Importance in order depends on what you care about more. Speed definitely isn't a factor.
@@mechmat12345no body cares about a mid size truck being faster than the other, especially when their not v8's
ZR2 💯
I usually like your videos, and I understand the Ranger is new, but you are on a dirt road in 2wd any car could handle.
Well like I said in the video, this isn't the usual trail difficulty you see on the channel. The Raptor owner wanted to take it easy on his first trail drive with the truck as he is new to the off-road world and respected his wishes. Trust me I rather have done a more difficult trail.
U get more additional accessories with the zr2 then the Raptor
Yes you do have more options on how to configure the ZR2 but the base Raptor does come with a lot of ZR2 add ons.
This wasn’t helpful at all, you should have pushed the trucks harder, the Zr2 looks like a beast, the Raptor looks like a regular Ranger with a Raptor sticker.
You can read through the other comments to see why they weren't pushed harder...
Interesting comments. boils down to this Ford people will choose the Raptor. Chevy people will choose the zr2. You can not go wrong on which you choose. Remember they are trucks not cars so the ride is going to be like a truck as they should be! If a truck rides like a car they are not worth having. Like the Pro4x people bitch because of the steering .The older generation grew up on those so it makes no difference. The modern generation is weak. Some bitch the engine on the Pro4x is old out dated. MAYBE but they are proven they are way easier cheaper than turbo charged engines to work on. If you like the Raptor then buy it if you like the Zr2 then buy it. If you want to buy a Pro4x and add the front locker later on then buy it. go by what you can afford.
The Raptor has coil springs at the back. Does the ZR2?
ZR2 has leaf springs in the back.
Only zr2 for me. I have a 22. The horsepower is there. Don't have to wait for turbo and rpm boost. I prefer my 22 over both. I got all options complete 5k less than 23. 10k less than ford
Brand new by the way
You got screwed if you bought a 22 ZR2 for 5k less than a 23 ZR2 😂
Turbo kicks in extremely low you don't notice the lag especially offroading if you are in low gear. The 22s are extremely dated in my opinion.
@@GetShifty_Vette it's fully loaded. I only paid 44k
@@outlandishoverland I drove the 23 and 22. I noticed a big difference
The Chevrolet looks like Tacoma. Each brand should not lose its essence. I'll stick with the Ranger.raptor😊
The Ranger Raptor looks like a Maverick. The Ranger lost its essence from the 5th Gen Ranger.
They all look the same
@@outlandishoverland the truth hurt you facts the maverick is from ford😂😂😂😂😂
@@outlandishoverland The Raptor looks nothing like a Maverick other than they both look like Fords. Also, I don't think the ZR2 looks like a Tacoma either. Both the ZR2 and the RR are great trucks.
Price GOUGING by every ford dealer has made the ranger too expensive for what it is, owned 4 F150 raptors, this ranger with the BS ford dealer markups is encroaching into F150 territory....
Now we wait for the Trailhunter to hit lots
Yes, but the Trailhunter is probably going to be overpriced for what it is. If you want a Tacoma, I think the TRD Offroad is going to be the best option and then fit it with aftermarket parts.
@@outlandishoverland yeah Toyota smoking some good shit with their new pricing lol
The mall hunter is going to be at least $5k more than the raptor and it will be less capable. No front lockers! Relies on a hybrid powertrain with a tiny battery. Not gonna be close but hey you will get ventilated seats and a moonroof.
@@marklihsunot mention Toyota is saying with the swaybar disconnect it’s only about a 10% improvement on the RTI ramp, so about a 550. Last Gen ZR2 with the swaybar disconnected was about 525. New Raptor and ZR2 have almost 4 inches of travel over the last Gen ZR2, so with the swaybars disconnected they’ll probably embarrass the Pro and Trail Hunter.
Most of the TRD off roads I'm seeing so far are in the $50s before markup. Just a total ripoff compared to either of these
Looks like bend Oregon!!
Raptor wins. No 4 cylinder junk.
If you just a whole truck just by how many cylinders it has your logic might be flawed some.
@@outlandishoverlandbarry why you upset this nice man 👨. 😂😂😂
@@outlandishoverlandbarry I was bored on the other sites.😂😂💥💥🦧🦧🤠🤠
I want to see some real,off-roading between these two..
I do too, unfortunately he was just breaking it in and brand new.
@@outlandishoverlandwhy barry you have no hands.😂😂
I have a 24 Ranger Raptor on order but don’t think I will take it. I’ll prob go ZR2 route. Both are great trucks but have different flavors.
Yes exactly. I had both on order just the ZR2 came first and been loving it ever since.
@@outlandishoverland Same. First to arrive will probably make the decision for me.
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@@romanjojojwhat?
The ZR2 is the most stylish and I’m a 2024 model Ranger owner.
I agree as awesome as the Raptor is, the ZR2 looks so much better.
Remove those running boards from the Raptor, install some frame hugging rock rails.
I agree
Wait for the Tacoma pro!!
I feel like it is going to be extremely over priced for what it is
@@outlandishoverland I agree.. very sad!!
That wasn't very nice splashing your girl. She took it well though. Fun times. I like the Raptor but the Chevy is a good looker plus it cost a little bit less.
It was not intentional 😅 Solid points 🤟
My94 vw golf could handle that stuff lol. Everybody wants to have a channel. 🙄
If you read the other comments you would be able to see why we did the stuff we did. If you check out my other videos you would see your 94 golf would not be able to handle any of the trails I normally go on...
rapror only !!!!!!
The Colorado ZR2 looks way better and not covered in rust underneath it, the Raptor Rangers have major rust issues on their drive shafts and other parts!
Colorado does look significantly better. Haven't heard of the rust issue though.
@@outlandishoverlandYou can find several videos on You Tube! My Colorado Trail Boss driveshaft is shiny and rust free
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"Off roading"
You didn't watch the whole video did you 😒
Both great trucks, but I’d take the Chevy for the looks and the engine.
Yeah Chevy does have it in the looks department.
You tried really hard. You need production help. Bad filming and your music at some points is way too loud compared to the talking. You compared apples to oranges. Those vehicles are not comparable. The Raptor is way better at speed and Chevy is only powered by a terrible engine for off roading.
@@LarryVeblungsnes Well seeing I only do this for fun and don't take it super serious and only one person I think I'm fine. Your definition of terrible engine probably only relies on how many cylinders an engine has.
What a wimpy test.
Read the other comments to get yourself up to speed on why the test was the way it was.
no thanks
ZR2 looks like a cheap plastic toy!😢😢😢
You must need glasses 🤣
Neither are the answer. Both are overpriced and get terrible gas mileage and less towing capacity in relation to their lower trims with their only advantage to go fast over dirt roads which is nothing but a thrill ride and serves no purpose. For the Colorado it's the only way to get lockers so that's a no go. At least with the Ford, you can get a rear locker in any trim for $500 and it'll be a decent machine when the 2024 gets the 2.7L. The Colorado lower trim grenade locker is a joke.
I mean you don't buy an offroading truck for gas mileage and I've come to find the ZR2 EPA rating is extremely low from my personal experience. I agree the G80 that comes in the lower trim Colorados is a joke and I had a previous generation Ranger and had the optioned out rear locker and went lots of awesome places with it.
@@outlandishoverland
Well, if you really want to go "offroading" then just buy a Jeep or 2 Door Bronco. The purpose of the truck is really "multi purpose" for those that can only afford one vehicle. And with gas at $5/gallon premium (which you should be running in these higher compression engines), it makes a difference that one can't ignore. I can't afford either, so yeah, that's my relative perspective. Thanks for the reply. :-)
The raptor is nice but it's not $81,000
Yeah it definitely not cheap
Let’s hear from our experts from the comment section.
Plenty of certified professionals down in here 🫡
ZR2 looks so much better, but I would have to go with Raptor---no turbo. I drive a Titan Pro-4X myself, just cannot go on tight trails.
@@OGtruthserum The Raptor has 2 turbos
@@outlandishoverland That blows! Guess there are no proper choice in the mid-size segment but Frontier, Gladiator, and Gen 3 Tacoma. I did not realize Ecoboost means turbo.
The notch in the fender flares on the Chevy ZR2 look awful, why in the world would they do such a stupid thing!
You can just upgrade to the AEV Bison fender flares
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Thanks for watching!