Matching a deep vee Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 against a modified vee Ranger Z520 Comanche 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ranger Z520 Comanche 2012 measures 20,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 at 17,4 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ranger Z520 Comanche 2012 tips the scales at 1 825 lbs — 1 660 lbs less than the Ranger 1750 Reata 2011 at 165 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Ranger Z520 Comanche 2012 has a 110-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 1750 Reata 2011 carries 28 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Ranger Z520 Comanche 2012. 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 Z520 Comanche 2012 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 Z520 Comanche 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z520 Comanche 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,8 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.