Specifications Comparison: 2004 Ford Ranger vs 2021 Ford Ranger

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Regular Cab Edge	3.0L V6	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Regular Cab XL	2.3L	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Regular Cab XLT	2.3L	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Supercab Edge	3.0L V6	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Supercab XL	3.0L V6	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Supercab XLT	3.0L V6	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Supercab Edge	4.0L V6	RWD	6,000 lbs.
Supercab XLT	3.0L V6	RWD	6,000 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Crew Cab Lariat	2.3L	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Crew Cab Lariat	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Crew Cab XL	2.3L	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Crew Cab XL	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Crew Cab XLT	2.3L	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Crew Cab XLT	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Extended Cab Lariat	2.3L	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Extended Cab Lariat	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Extended Cab XL	2.3L	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Extended Cab XL	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Extended Cab XLT	2.3L	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Extended Cab XLT	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lbs.