The Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 vs Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 at 17,4 feet (2011). At 165 lbs and 186 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 has a 160-hp advantage over the Ranger 1750 Reata 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 carries 52 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Ranger 1750 Reata 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger VX Comanche Series - 521VX Tour Edition 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.