Without other trucks by it, the photos don't give a great indication of scale, but it sure does look like almost what used to be considered a full sized truck before the larger F150 platform appeared in 2004.

 

To me it looks nothing like it. Completely different front with a six sided grille versus the Ridgeline with a much lower four sided grille, facia under the grille is different, much taller doors on the Ranger.
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In the back, the bed is much deeper, the bumper is a separate piece while on the Ridgeline it forms up with the body, taillights are similar to the F150, and the rear window is a standard rear window while the Ridgeline has overhangs on the top and sides. Also,the Ridgeline is more of a tall car profile than a truck profile.

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Based on numbers from the international versions, even the base engine will have more horsepower and torque than any model F150 before the 2004 F150 model (except the Lightning). Plus it will be about the same size as pre-2004 trucks... longer wheelbase, about the same length, slightly narrowed width, and taller height. They've come a long way since the older Ranger model.

If I'm ever in the market to add another truck this might be the one I'd get for my needs.

 

The Ranger T-6 platform is full frame, 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive, up to 7700 lbs towing. Nothing car about it.

If we get a new model Ranger it will be a one that is 2-3 years old. Last time I bought anything new was the Roush F150 in 2006, and then only because I worked out a deal doing articles. Interest? Naw, I pay cash when I buy. No car or *mortgage payments to worry about.

*(Even though a house is not an appreciating asset. Homes historically appreciate about 3-4% annually, about 1% more than the rate of inflation. Figure in the average annual maintenance runs about 2-3% of the cost of the home, then property taxes, and sales commissions when it's bought.... and a house is long term loss in most cases. )

 

Front legroom is 41.65", versus 39.2" for the 1998-2011 Ranger, which is a pretty big step up. To put that in perspective, my 2006 F150 has 41.3" of legroom.

 

Dollars yes, but what of spending power? Throw inflation over a 20 year period, say from 1995 to 2015, and it's 42 cents on the dollar of actual spending power on the gain. Did you buy your replacement home for the same or lower price per sq foot as you paid 20 years earlier? If not then there's the hit you took on the appreciated market value of the replacement home.

 

I'm been on and off the fence about getting rid of my F250 Powerstroke for a couple of years. Right now the used truck market is getting hot again, so there's a chance I might do it. At this point, the F250 is more truck than I need, and has been for a while. I don't necessarily drive them until the wheels fall off, its just that I keep them a long time because since we moved to Alabama I hardly put any miles on them. I have put 50,000 miles on the F250 in 12 years, most of those the first 5 years I had it. The tires age out before they wear out!