Are you sitting at your desk dreaming of the scent of fresh pines and of summiting new mountains? Then it’s time for an adventure, and you need the right ride to take you there. The 2021 Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner have the market cornered when it comes to rugged SUVs, so which one should you choose?
The team at Friendly Ford of Hamilton is here to give our Hamilton, Madison, and Morrisville, NY, friends the answer.

Adventures are much more exciting when you know you can roam with complete ease and confidence. There are no limits when you choose the 2021 Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner, thanks to a 4×4 system. It sends power to all four wheels as needed to provide you with extra traction and control over unpredictable terrain.
In the Bronco, this feature comes standard, ensuring every model is just as rugged as the next. It’s also paired to a Terrain Management System™ with up to seven available G.O.A.T. Modes™ for added stability. Choose from modes like Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl to help you conquer whatever’s in your path.
On the 4Runner, though, you’ll need to add 4-wheel drive, and you won’t be treated to the same selectable modes.
The 2021 Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner have ample room for all your fellow hiking buddies to come along for the ride. However, it’s also important that every explorer stays comfortable throughout the entire journey.
While both SUVs have roomy cabins, everyone will probably prefer the roomier dimensions of the Bronco:
Ford Bronco
Front Headroom: 41 inches
Second-Row Headroom: 39.8 inches
Front Legroom: 43.1 inches
Second-Row Legroom: 35.7 inches
Toyota 4Runner
Front Headroom: 39.3 inches
Second-Row Headroom: 38.6 inches
Front Legroom: 41.7 inches
Second-Row Legroom: 32.9 inches
As you can see, the Bronco has more overall space than the 4Runner in terms of headroom and legroom—perfect for everyone.

All of your road trips will be much more enjoyable when you know you’re fully protected at every turn. With standard Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking in the Bronco and 4Runner, you’ll stay alerted on the highway to potential frontal collisions. If an impact seems imminent, you can even be brought to a complete stop to help avoid harm.
The 2021 Ford Bronco takes security to the next level with the available BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert. It keeps an eye on your side blind zones, alerting you to detected vehicles, so you know when it’s safe to leave your lane.
The Toyota 4Runner does not offer a comparable feature.
It’s clear that either of these SUVs has what it takes to tackle your travels around Hamilton, Madison, Morrisville, New York, and beyond. If you’re really looking to crush it out there on the trails, the Bronco is most likely the better option over the 4Runner.
Don’t just take our word for it, though. Schedule a test drive of the 2021 Ford Bronco at Friendly Ford of Hamilton today!