2021 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2021 Ford Bronco: meeting at the off-road summit!
2021 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2021 Ford Bronco: meeting at the off-road summit!
Posted on March 8, 2021
There's no denying the fact that the Jeep Wrangler, a worthy heir to the Jeep Willys that went into service in 1941, is the Jeep that laid the foundation for what modern SUVs are all about. It has been in production since 1986, and over the years, it has offered ever-improving levels of technology and comfort as well as road handling, while maintaining its off-road capabilities.
However, we should not forget its great rival, just as capable: the Ford Bronco! Produced for its part between 1965 and 1996, it was the Jeep's most serious competitor. Just as iconic, it often offered performances that often surpassed that of the Jeep.
And that legendary rivalry has just been revived by Ford, which resurrected the Bronco in 2020. So for your next adventurous SUV: 2021 Wrangler or 2021 Bronco? 440 Ford, your Ford dealer of choice in Laval, on the North Shore of Montreal, tells you why the Ford is a better SUV than the Jeep in this comparison between the two vehicles!
Design: retro features for the Ford SUV versus the more modern Wrangler
First round of this Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler duel, the exterior lines. On this point, each of the two competitors sports a very expressive style, in line with its legendary forefather. However, there is one major difference: the 2021 Wrangler takes on the characteristics of its ancestor in its own way, while the 2021 Bronco is much more faithful to the features of its predecessor.
And for the Wrangler, it's obvious at first glance: although it has the Willys round headlights, the grille of the Jeep SUV has far fewer vertical slots than the latter. The 2021 Wrangler is also much larger than its cousin, but also than the first generations of Wranglers, so you feel like you're looking at a very different vehicle!
It's quite normal that vehicles have lengthened since their first iteration. This is the trend in the industry! However, the 2021 Bronco is much more proportionate when compared to the very first-generation Bronco produced from August 1965 to 1977. Indeed, its volumes are eminently cubic, just like the original. It also features the iconic round headlights and the grille, which here is almost rectangular, and the rounded wheel arches. The taillights are very similar to those of the 1960s model, with their rectangular shape.
So if you're looking for a vehicle with retro features and faithful to the original model, you have only one choice in Laval, on the North Shore of Montreal: the 2021 Ford Bronco and not the 2021 Jeep Wrangler!
Superior technical specifications for the Ford versus the Jeep
However, especially in the case of this Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler comparison, it's not with the physical appearance that we judge an SUV’s true off-road capabilities, but with its technical specifications. And on this point, both competitors have outstanding abilities, starting with the 2021 Wrangler. Available in its combustion variant with three engines (a 270-hp 2.0-litre turbocharged V6, a 285-hp 3.6-litre V6 and a 260-hp 3.0-litre diesel V6), combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine block, the Wrangler offers top-level capabilities on the road, and especially off-road, thanks to its standard all-wheel drive system on all models.
But is that enough to get ahead of the new Bronco in Montreal? No. And this starts with the smaller number of engines available, which will make your choice much easier.
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You can count on either a 270-hp 2.3L turbo four-cylinder engine with 310 lb-ft of torque, or a 2.7L V6, also turbocharged, that delivers 310 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Depending on the trim level chosen, the Bronco can be fitted with either a 10-speed automatic or a 7-speed manual transmission. Power is of course transmitted to the four wheels via an all-wheel drive system (4x4 standard on all versions).
Add to that the fact that the Bronco can offer, depending on the variant, the best approach and breakover angles in its class, as well as the highest ground clearance in the segment, and you get an SUV with off-road capabilities that are simply superior to those offered by the Jeep, on top of providing more power than the latter via its V6. So, in this second round of the Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler, it's once again the SUV with the blue oval that wins!
Bronco interior: all the comfort and technology you expect from a modern SUV!
The 2021 Bronco is a clear winner over the Jeep in terms of design and technical specifications. But to conclude without addressing the interior of the Bronco would be to miss one of its main strengths: the cabin design and on-board technologies!
In terms of interior style, the Bronco is simple and cubic in shape. Rectangular dashboard with a large screen in its center, reminiscent of the front fascia on the outside, air vents of the same shape, and a dashboard cap with sharp corners: the interior features are as solid as those on the exterior and as seductive as they are reassuring. And with perfect assemblies and high-quality materials, it's not just an impression; this interior is built to last!
But the most impressive thing about the 2021 Bronco is the state-of-the-art equipment it can carry. Dual-zone automatic temperature control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration for smartphones, heated front seats and a premium sound system from Bang & Olufsen: depending on the version you choose, you'll have all the comfort you can dream of every day, on the roads of Montreal's North Shore as well as on its trails!
Verdict of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler vs 2021 Ford Bronco comparison: Ford wins!
A style that gives much more credit to its first model than the Wrangler does for its ancestor, technical features superior to the latter, and on-board equipment worthy of the best sedans: the 2021 Ford Bronco is the new king of its segment!
That's why at 440 Ford, your Ford dealer of choice between Laval and Montreal, we consider that at the end of this Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler comparison, the 2021 Ford Bronco is the best SUV compared to the Jeep, even though the latter still offers a very high level of performance!
Still not convinced? Come and see us directly at the dealership to try it out! Once on location, we will answer all your questions and help you choose the Bronco that's right for you. See you soon!
