What would be better for me? Ford Ranger or Ford F-150?

I'm 15 and I can get my permit in a week. I know its earl but I've been looking on Craigslist for 4x4 trucks just to get an idea.

All I would use it for is to go from school to work to home, haul my dirt bike or four-wheeler to my friends house once in awhile.

I'm putting my price limit at $4000 dollars.

The Ford Ranger is going to get you better fuel economy, can be bought for fairly cheap and modified (lift kit, etc.) for less than the F-150.

Both are good trucks so it depends on which one you like better. Most people that choose the Ranger do it because of fuel mileage mainly. If you plan on carrying a bunch of your buddies around, get the f150 because the Ranger is too small for that, even with a extended cab model. The f150 is gonna burn more fuel and be higher on insurance, but it has more room and power. The Ranger is better on gas and will have cheaper insurance, but its not as roomy. My Ranger has 298,000 miles and the only things I've replaced besides maintenance items is the clutch, a few sensors, and the transmission, but I let a transmission leak continue and it tore the transmission up so it didn't go out due to mileage. If I was still in high school and had my choice, it would be a Ranger with a extended cab,3-4" lift kit, decent rims/tires,4.0 liter engine or a Ranger with extended cab, lowered 2-3", decent rim/tires,4.0 liter engine.Believe me, you'll be very happy with the power of a 4.0 liter.

Ranger probably, smaller, easier to handle in tight spaces, and better on gas