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Ford Ranger vs Isuzu i-290

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Ranger

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2008 Isuzu i-290

Overview

SpecFord RangerXLIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Selected trimXLi-290 S
Body styleTruck (SuperCrew)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262008

Pricing & market

SpecFord RangerXLIsuzu i-290i-290 S
MSRP$33,350$17,399 (best)
Lowest listing price$14,681 (best)
Median listing price$36,942 (best)
Highest listing price$62,545 (best)
For sale now140 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord RangerXLIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Combined MPG22 MPG (best)20 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)24 MPG
Fuel tank18 gal19.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord RangerXLIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Horsepower270 hp (best)185 hp
Torque310 lb-ft (best)190 lb-ft
Engine size2.3 L2.9 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord RangerXLIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Seating5 seats (best)3 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity7,500 lbs (best)3,200 lbs
Payload1,818 lbs (best)1,532 lbs
Curb weight4,232 lbs3,468 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9 in (best)7.3 in
Wheelbase129 in (best)126 in
Length211 in (best)207.1 in
Width79 in (best)67.6 in
Height74 in (best)64.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord RangerXLIsuzu i-290i-290 S
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)61 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord RangerIsuzu i-290
1

XL

$33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i-290 S

$17,399 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$36,850 MSRP

3

XLT

$35,875 MSRP

4

XLT

$39,375 MSRP

5

Lariat

$43,755 MSRP

6

Lariat

$47,255 MSRP

7

Raptor

$57,070 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Ranger vs Isuzu i-290 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2008 Isuzu i-290 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Isuzu i-290 starts lower at $17,399. Live Ford Ranger listings start at $14,681.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2008 Isuzu i-290 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,399).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on horsepower in this comparison (405).
Which has better seats: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on seats in this comparison (5).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2008 Isuzu i-290?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Ranger (4/5 NHTSA overall).