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What’s the difference between the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
By Product Expert | Posted in Comparisons, New Ford Models on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 at 3:56 pm
2021 Bronco Vs. 2021 Bronco Sport
Those intrigued by the 2021 Ford Bronco may have also come across a model known as the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. It can be hard to parse out just what makes this model different from its near namesake. What sets the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport apart from one-another?
The 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport are actually very different vehicles. What they do have in common is the Bronco nameplate and boxy design aesthetic. Both share the aim of performing at or near the top of their respective segments regarding off-roading ability.
Different Designs
While aesthetic styling is similar between the two models, the 2021 Bronco Sport has a permanently attached roof and doors, while the 2021 Bronco makes a big deal out of its ability to be fully open-air, with removable roof and door panels.
The 2021 Bronco Sport is not as optimized for off-roading as the 2021 Bronco, but it is better-suited for the pursuit (pun not intended) than the Ford Escape. Its overhangs have been shortened and suspension raised in comparison to that latter model. Compared to the 2021 Bronco, the 2021 Bronco Sport is smaller.
Different Bodies
While both the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport are SUVs, they are different kinds. The Bronco is a traditional SUV, based on the body of a truck (the next-generation Ford Ranger, to be precise). The Bronco Sport is a “unibody,” or car-based, SUV. It’s based on the chassis of the latest Ford Escape.
Different Engines
In addition to their different bodies, different engines are available for the 2021 Bronco and Bronco Sport. The Bronco Sport offers the same two options as the Escape: a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder (which pumps out 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque) and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder (which pumps out 245 hp and 275 pound-feet).
They also have different transmissions (the Bronco Sport shares the eight-speed automatic of the Escape) and different four-wheel drive systems.
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