Who would win in a Baja Race? 2.7 Badlands with 33” or Wildtrak (No changes)?

[Gpscharron]

Like many of you, one day a want the badlands and the next day I want the wildtrak.. I personally am not a rock climbing guy, however, I love the way the badlands looks and the functional exterior /interior. I have been thinking of going with the wildtrak because it is ”meant“ for someone like me. Or not??

I have been reading over and over on how much better the Wildtrak is in Baja style Environment then the Badlands. I got it. It Comes with a manual with a 2.3L.
However, if you upgrade a Badlands to 2.7 and keep the 33” All terrain tires, would it be at least the same in regards to desert running?

Keep in mind, if I go with the Badlands, I would stay with 33” and upgrade to 2.7. I’m I losing out on something other then the “sport mode”?

I would love to know what you guys think on this. Thanks!

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[BroncoJay]

Following...
I feel the same way about these two trim models..

 

[Gamecock]

Who wins? The one with the better driver...they're both fine.

 

[Studawg]

Ive always liked the Wildtrak much better than the Badlands.

I have done a bunch of rock-crawling, am over it, and would like to do more high speed stuff.

And I think the WT just look a lot better. But, Im going with a BD, cuz money and Ill probably never get out west to do anything like that.

Go for the Wildtrak.

 

[zaki]

In any race I would pick the more experienced driver who has done the trail most often.

All things being equal I would probably go Wildtrack if a Baja race.

 

[Zinn]

Ford wins

 

[beachman101]

Ford raptor

have not seen any evidence at all that makes the wild track stand out other than some driving mode

 

[Garbone]

For Joe-6-pack driver modes probably can work. I imagine a real race driver would find them annoying and limiting on the abuse they can dish out on the machine.

 

[Ajusaf]

Ford wins

that guy that drives the Toyota off road truck said Toyota would win though every crack and nanny

 

[JT1]

The only real difference would be gearing and tire size right? Badlands should be 33's and 4.46? WT will be 35's and 4.70. Assuming a few unknowns, the smaller tire should accelerate/decelerate faster for the same amount of force, so I would guess the Badlands would be faster in a drag race, after that, terrain will determine the outcome.

 

[Gpscharron]

The only real difference would be gearing and tire size right? Badlands should be 33's and 4.46? WT will be 35's and 4.70. Assuming a few unknowns, the smaller tire should accelerate/decelerate faster for the same amount of force, so I would guess the Badlands would be faster in a drag race, after that, terrain will determine the outcome.

That is my thinking as well. Thanks!

 

[BuckeyeinNV]

The Wildtrak/Sasquatch has an almost 2" wider track width which would increase stability in corners and the bigger tires will have better traction.

 

[Gpscharron]

The Wildtrak/Sasquatch has an almost 2" wider track width which would increase stability in corners and the bigger tires will have better traction.

Good point!

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