Mazda B2300 vs. Ford Ranger Review

Utility
The Ford Ranger will definitely prove handier than the Mazda B2300 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Ford and the Mazda when it comes to hauling capacity. The Ford Ranger outpulls the Mazda B2300 by a large margin.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Ford Ranger packs quite a punch and will knock the Mazda B2300 down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Ford Ranger is tremendously more bulky than the Mazda. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Ranger than the B2300 because of its larger tank. The Mazda B2300 and the Ranger compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Ford Ranger for a fill-up almost as often as the Mazda B2300.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Ford Ranger to the dealership as the Mazda. The Ranger will tax your gas budget significantly more than the B2300 will. As far as fuel economy, the Mazda B2300 beats the Ford Ranger. The Ford Ranger is substantially costlier than the Mazda B2300 in terms of MSRP. The Mazda B2300 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Ford Ranger. The Ford Ranger will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Mazda B2300.

Warranty
The Mazda B2300 and the Ford Ranger have the same basic after-sale protection.