Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco
The Jeep Wrangler vs the Ford Bronco; it's the comparison review you've been waiting for since you heard about the return of the Bronco. Both SUVs come with either two or four removable doors and come with either a removable hard or soft top. The Wrangler is also available with a Sky One-Touch Power Top that can be used at speeds up to 60 mph, so if it starts raining while you're out adventuring you can protect yourself from the inclement weather with a quick touch of a button. Learn what else separates the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco by continuing on down below.
Jeep Wrangler Power & Handling
There are three engine options in the Jeep Wrangler powertrain lineup. The first and standard engine for the lineup is the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that outputs 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Then there is the available 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Both of these engines are available with either engine start/stop technology or mild-hybrid eTorque technology. Jeep also offers a diesel engine for the Wrangler. This 3.0-liter EcoDeisel V6 engine is capable of making 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. When it comes to 4x4 systems, you have your choice of three. There is the Command-Trac 4x4 system, the Selec-Trac 4x4 system, and the Rock-Trac 4x4 system.
Ford Bronco Power & Handling
We're disappointed to say that the Bronco doesn't come with a diesel engine option; instead the SUV is available with two gas-powered engine options. The standard engine for the Bronco is a four-cylinder 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that makes 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The engine can be paired with either a seven-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic. The optional engine for the lineup is a 2.7-liter EcoBoost that makes 310 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The engine is only available with the automatic transmission. The Bronco falls short on 4x4 options, as well. You only have two systems to choose from, and those are the base 4x4 system with part-time selectable engagement and the advanced with automatic on-demand engagement.
Jeep Wrangler Features & Design
The Wrangler is endlessly customizable, comes in four main trim levels the Sport, Sport S, Sahara, and Rubicon, and is available in several special editions including the Willys, Black and Tan, Freedom, and Rubicon Recon. The endless options with the Wrangler mean there is also a Wrangler perfectly suited for you. Exceptional features for the Wrangler include Tru-Lok® Electronic Locking Differential and electronic sway bar disconnect, 33-inch mud-terrain tires, Nappa leather upholstery, steel bumpers, Off-Road Pages that displays suspension height settings, transmission temperature, and wheel articulation, heated seats, forward collision warning, navigation, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
Ford Bronco Features & Design
The base model Bronco is going to get you cloth seats, 30-inch all-season tires, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The Big Bend comes next in the lineup with LED fog lights, privacy glass, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Following the Big Bend is the Black Diamond with a powder-coated steel rear bumper, vinyl-trimmed seats, and 32-inch all-terrain tires. The Other Banks model then comes with heated front seats, LED headlamps, and ambient footwell lighting. On the higher models, you'll find navigation, a premium sound system, auxiliary switches, and more.
Conclusion:
We don't think we need to say it, but we will anyway. The Jeep Wrangler far out passes the Bronco. The Wrangler offers a more robust powertrain lineup and a model lineup that can be endlessly customized. If you'd like to get your hands on a new Jeep Wrangler, we hope you will come on down and see us here at Grogan's Towne CJDR in Toledo, OH!