Ford’s F-150 Raptor was a byword for high-speed off-road enjoyable for greater than a decade, however nowadays it’s obtained some fairly stiff competitors, not least from its personal little brother, the Bronco Raptor.

Certain, one is a truck and the opposite is an SUV, however there are sufficient similarities past the model identify and trim badges to conclude that some patrons is likely to be torn between the 2, so Edmunds pitched the pair into battle to see which is the most effective Raptor.

One of many largest similarities is the value. Granted, discovering a seller prepared to promote you a Bronco Raptor at checklist worth is an extended shot, however based on Ford’s MSRP information, each automobiles ought to price simply over $70,000, with the Bronco coming in round $1,600 beneath its truck trouble.

Each are fitted with 37-inch tires and turbocharged V6 engines, however the F-150 Raptor makes extra energy (450 hp/456 PS versus 418 hp/424 PS) and extra torque (510 lb-ft/691 Nm versus 440 lb-ft/597 Nm), so is somewhat faster, regardless of weighing 211 lbs (96 kg) extra. The F-150 scoots to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.8 seconds and thru the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds, whereas the marginally tardier Bronco Raptor wants 6.3 seconds and 14.7 seconds in Edmunds’ exams.

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Contemplate payload or towing capability and once more, the F-150 comes out in entrance, however the shorter Bronco’s superior method, breakover and departure angles give it the most effective on-paper efficiency for anybody tackling some severe off-road terrain.

Swapping the on-paper comparisons for the on-sand sort, Edmunds’ Travis Langness places the Raptors by way of a collection of exams design to check axle articulation, traction, high-speed composure and agility in tight turns. The F-150 undoubtedly doesn’t shame itself and that massive open mattress means it’s going to be your best option for many individuals. However on the video’s conclusion Edmunds offers the nod to the Bronco as a result of it’s enjoyable to drive and extra succesful on powerful trails.

Now we have a sense that the upcoming 2023 F-150 Raptor R with its supercharged V8 would possibly change a couple of minds, however that’s going to price a heap additional cash. Of the present Raptors, which might you choose?