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Wrangler Vs. Bronco: The Off-Road Showdown

  • October 27, 2020
  • Jeep Wrangler
Both Jeep and Ford have die-hard fans that already know which SUV they'll drive next. But for some, the thrilling news of two grand releases it comes with a dilemma: Wrangler or Bronco?

Jeep recently announced the release of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, a brand-new plug-in electric Wrangler. Around the same time, Ford announced the return of the Ford Bronco -- an upgraded version of its classic predecessor that's been off the market for almost 25 years. It's safe to say that SUV fanatics & off-road enthusiasts are excited for these new releases.

Both Jeep and Ford have die-hard fans that already know which SUV they'll drive next. But for some, the thrilling news of two grand releases it comes with a dilemma: Wrangler or Bronco?

The Jeep Wrangler has been an icon in the off-road world for decades. Does the Bronco have what it takes to compete? Will some proud Wrangler owners give up the Jeep Wave to get behind the wheel of a Bronco.

JEEP WRANGLER

The Jeep Wrangler was last fully-redesigned for the 2018 model year and builds off of a formula that's been refined over the past few decades.

HISTORY

•Successor of the World War II Jeep or CJ (Civilian Jeep) produced from the mid-1940s through the 1980s

•The 1945 Willys Jeep was the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car

•The CJ was described as "probably the most successful utility vehicle ever made."

•The Jeep Wrangler officially debuted in 1986

•Until 1995, the Jeep Wrangler was offered as a two door convertible as wells as a two door truck

•The Jeep Wrangler 'Unlimited' 4-door model was released mid-2000s

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THE NEW WRANGLER

•The fourth-generation Wrangler was released for the 2018 model year with new features and a more modern interior.

•Jeep revealed a new plug-in electric Wrangler (4xe) coming for 2021.

FORD BRONCO

The Ford Bronco is all-new for 2021 and is a purpose-built off-roader with removable doors and roof equipped with loads of tech.

HISTORY

•Debuted in 1965

•The first SUV marketed by Ford

•Immensely popular when it launched

•As demand for two-door SUVs waned in the 1990s, Ford discontinued Bronco in 1996 and replaced it with the four-door Expedition

•In its absence, older models have become popular among enthusiasts and collectors 

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THE NEW BRONCO

•Growing anticipation surrounded the Bronco launch and the new model was met with enthusiasm.

•With open-air options and true off-road capability, the new Bronco emerged as a direct Wrangler competitor.

WRANGLER VS. BRONCO: THE OFF-ROAD SHOWDOWN


POWERTRAIN

FORD BRONCO

✓Offers many powerful engine options including 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (standard) & 2.7L EcoBoost V6 with 310 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque (available).

☓No diesel engine or electrified powertrain option available.

JEEP WRANGLER

✓The Jeep Wrangler's EcoDiesel produces more torque (442 lb-ft).

✓eTorque technology provides low-end torque and efficiency benefits where it matters most -- on the trail.

✓Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain provides numerous benefits.

OPEN-AIR DRIVING

FORD BRONCO

✓Offers removable top and doors

✓Soft top and modular hardtop options are available

✓Eliminated a center overhead crossbar

☓Fold-down windshield not available on any Bronco models

☓Estimated availability date is mid-2021

JEEP WRANGLER

✓Wrangler wrote the book on open-air driving, and the copy is never as good as the original

✓Offers removal top and doors

✓Soft top and modular hardtop options are available

✓Can open the roof by simply pressing a button with available Sky One-Touch Power Top

✓Fold-down windshield standard on all Wrangler models… it's a Jeep thing!

✓Available immediately right here.

4WD

FORD BRONCO

✓Part-time and a full-time/on-demand 4WD systems

✓Sasquatch models offers an impressive crawl ratio (94.75:1)

✓The Sasquatch models with added option 35-inch tires offers best-in-class ground clearance, departure angle and breakover angle

✓G.O.A.T. Terrain Management System with up to seven operating modes

☓The manual gearbox isn't available with the V6 nor with the 35-inch tires of the Sasquatch package. Pairing them lockes you into a maximum crawl ratio of 67.8:1

JEEP WRANGLER

✓Two part-time 4WD systems (Command-Trac & Rock-Trac) plus two full-time/on-demand systems (Selec-Trac & Rock-Trac)

✓Rubicon models offer a 84.2:1 crawl ratio with the manual gearbox and 77.2:1 with the automatic transmission

✓ALL Wrangler models provide Trail Rated capability

✓Available Trac-Lok limited-slip differential (N/A on Bronco)

✓Wrangler provides superior off-road measurements compared to most Bronco models (except on Sasquatch with optional 35-inch tires)

CONSTRUCTION

FORD BRONCO

✓Offers a rear solid axle

☓Does not offer a solid front axle

JEEP WRANGLER

✓Offers solid front and rear axles.

✓Purpose-built, off-road capable frame

STYLE & DESIGN

FORD BRONCO

The Ford Bronco looks great, in all fairness. It has an aggressive and capable look that will appeal to a lot of buyers.

✓Ford plans to have more than 200 factory accessories available for the launch

✓No aftermarket upgrades available

☓Rubberized, washable flooring only available on two trims

JEEP WRANGLER

It's hard to deny the timeless appeal of a Jeep® Wrangler -- the seven-slot grille, wide stance, round headlamps are iconic.

✓Arguably the most modified vehicle in the world

✓Unlimited supply of mods, inside and outside of Mopar's catalog (over 300+ parts and accessories)

✓Water resistant Push-to-start Button and interior tech

✓Removable carpets and one-way floor drain valves make for a convenient washable interior
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