Own both. Drove the Bronco 600 miles through windy conditions. Steering wheel had to be cocked to the side most of the trip and was blown around. Overall though the Bronco steering feel is better than the gladiator, it still requires corrections, just not as many.
We have both, a Badlands and Rubicon both manual transmissions. Gladiator is a soft top, Bronco is a hard top. As many have said on road the Bronco is a better ride. Off-road the the Gladiator is better and off-road durability wise sadly I have more faith in the Gladiator. Ours is lifted on...
Bronco Badlands - 7 Speed - 4 Cylinder - 1.5 months old - 550 miles
A few weeks ago our family took off on a 600 mile road trip to visit family for the holidays.
Conditions were as expected, crazy cold temps, hit -10, blowing snow roads were clear 95% of the drive. After an hour or so on the...