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The new Ford Bronco is a unique off-road SUV that's the first credible challenger to the Jeep Wrangler in years. Both of these very capable SUVs can handle off-road challenges and travel to locations other SUVs can't handle. Here's a comparison of performance, trail capability, trim levels and exteriors. We think you'll agree the new Ford Bronco at Orchid Isle Auto Center in Hilo, HI is an even better choice than the Jeep Wrangler.
The Ford Bronco is powered by a standard four-cylinder EcoBoost® turbocharged engine while the Jeep Wrangler runs with a standard V6. The entry-level Bronco four-cylinder gives Papaikou drivers 300 horsepower vs. only 270 horsepower for the Wrangler's V6. The Bronco pulls even further into the lead when it comes to torque with 350 pound-feet compared with only 260 pound-feet with the Wrangler. The Bronco also offers a 3.0-liter V6 that generates 418 horsepower compared with the Wrangler's 4xe that gives you only 375 horsepower. When you look at key performance metrics, the Ford Bronco gets off to a better start.
A basic ground rule with transmissions is that the more gears it has, the smoother the shifting. The Ford Bronco gives you a 10-speed automatic while the Jeep Wrangler has only an eight-speed automatic. When comparing manual transmissions, the Bronco comes with seven gears to give you more driving options while the Jeep Wrangler offers only six. The Bronco's manual transmission gives Pepeekeo off-roaders the fun of being fully involved in the shifting process and the Bronco beats the Wrangler with more gears for both manual and automatic transmissions.
It isn't easy to challenge the Jeep Wrangler in the area of its greatest strength, but the new Ford Bronco has a very compelling off-road story to tell. Ford Bronco trim levels come with specific characteristics that work for different kinds of off-roaders. A good example is the Everglades model that's designed for wet conditions. Let's compare the Ford Bronco Everglades trim to the comparable Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
When you look at off-road numbers, the Ford Bronco Everglades trim gives Pahoa off-roaders as much as 11.7 inches of ground clearance vs. only 10.8 inches of clearance with the Jeep Wrangler Sahara. The Bronco Everglades has 40.8 inches of water fording capability which easily surpasses the Jeep Wrangler Sahara with only 30 inches. The Ford Bronco Raptor trim also beats the comparable Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model with more water fording capability and more ground clearance.
The Jeep Wrangler is known for offering a lot of trims but the Wrangler gets a serious challenger in the new Ford Bronco. Trim levels with the Bronco come with imaginative names like Outer Banks, Big Bend, Badlands, Everglades,Wildtrak and Raptor. The new Jeep Wrangler also has quite a few trims that include the Wyllis Sport, the Rubicon, Rubicon 392, the Sahara and the High Altitude. Both off-road SUVs are equipped with standard four-wheel drive across all trim levels so the Ford Bronco can keep up with the Jeep Wrangler.
The Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler both let you remove the top and doors but the Bronco's mirrors are mounted on the cowl so when you remove the doors, you can keep the safety and convenience of your side mirrors. The Jeep Wrangler doesn't offer that feature so it's another area where the Ford Bronco comes out ahead.
One more big advantage the Ford Bronco gives you is that it has more comfort and better on-road performance than the Jeep Wrangler. Take a look at our new inventory to find the Ford Bronco that looks the most appealing to you and then contact us to schedule a test drive at Orchid Isle Auto Center in Hilo, HI.
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1030 Kanoelehua Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
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