The Gladiator comes equipped with a powerful 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. It also comes with Engine Stop/Start technology that helps to maximize fuel efficiency, benefiting you on extended drives. The power outputs that the Gladiator generates can reach 285 horsepower. When properly equipped, this powerful truck has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.

In comparison, the Ranger comes with a 2.3L EcoBoost I4 engine. It also features a variation of Engine Stop/Start Technology, with Auto Start-Stop Technology that works to maximize efficiency. The Ranger generates up to 270 horsepower and, when properly configured, has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.

Being wired and well-connected is an important function for the modern driver, and it’s possible in these vehicles. The difference, though, is that the Gladiator is the only one of these two trucks that comes with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

This will let you simply plug in your smartphone and watch its interface come to life on the center display. That way, you can access your maps to look up directions or simply choose one of the playlists you made to listen to along your drive.

Each truck has some connected services that let you stay alert of your truck’s overall condition on an app and provide some convenient remote capabilities.

With the Jeep Gladiator, that includes the ability to ask Alexa to start your truck, check how much fuel it has left, and send an address to the navigation system all while you continue to get your cooler and bag packed for the day thanks to available Amazon Alexa Skill.