1996 Eddie Bauer vs 2021Black Diamond

TheFuzzyBunny

Jan 09, 2021

So I have been trying to get this set up for awhile, but today the stars finally aligned. A buddy of mine was able to bring by one of the pre-production (This point is key for later) 2021 Black Diamonds by with the base package, upgraded wheels and tires (32s), and with the roof rails. We met at a nearby park and parked it next to my 1996 Eddie Bauer with it's 31s. We parked near the drain, so that's the reason they both seem to "lean".

Here are your comparison pictures:

Over-all height comparison:

Cargo space comparison:

Front seat side by side cabin space:

David, Broncobuster

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Front seat to back seat space comparison:

Width across the hood comparison:

Length from bumper to bumper with tape on the ground comparison:

Finally this one had the sound dampening head liner:

LoneRanger, David

Jan 09, 2021

Thanks for posting these. Good stuff!

Jan 09, 2021

Nice reconnaissance work @TheFuzzyBunny! I have a 96 EB as well, was cool to see the size comparison! (y)

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

JFord, TorgSurv

Jan 09, 2021

Awesome. Thank you!
Most especially regarding the height
71 inches for the 32 tire Bronco. Probably what, just a few more for sas package right ?

TheFuzzyBunny

Jan 09, 2021

Was the back seat on that Black Diamond cloth instead of MGV?

Jan 09, 2021

that is awesome, thank you!
was looking for more pics of this 2dr BD as if I do go BD that's I would option it

neat seeing the BD front and what looks like BB in the rear for seats

Bronc96

Jan 09, 2021

RynoPSU
Was the back seat on that Black Diamond cloth instead of MGV?

Looks like it...preproduction FrankenBronc maybe...

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

TheFuzzyBunny

Jan 09, 2021

talbot
that is awesome, thank you!
was looking for more pics of this 2dr BD as if I do go BD that's I would option it

neat seeing the BD front and what looks like BB in the rear for seats

The blue stitching is missing on the rear seats. Hopefully it's just another Frankebronco with a BB rear seat. I wish they would stop letting anyone from the public photo vehicles with mixed interiors to stop the confusion it causes everyone when they see them.

talbot, Bronc96

Jan 10, 2021

Great pictures! Thanks for posting them.

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

TheFuzzyBunny, Bronc96

Jan 10, 2021

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2021 FE Cactus Grey

TheFuzzyBunny, talbot

Jan 10, 2021

#11

Not to start a debate about another Bronco site, but I saw this posted there too later tonight because it was trending. Do they slap their name on everyones photos posted? Full disclosure that i follow both sites, but enjoy the company here more.

Jan 10, 2021

#12

gvanroy
Not to start a debate about another Bronco site, but I saw this posted there too later tonight because it was trending. Do they slap their name on everyones photos posted?

Not all. I've seen their brand added to one item I posted there, but others they did not. Probably depends on which moderator decides to edit and/or feature the post.

Big thanks to @TheFuzzyBunny for sharing this. Great stuff! I'm extremely jealous of your chance to ride in it and get a close look at details and sizes.

Deano Bronc, Bronc96

Jan 10, 2021

#13

RynoPSU
Was the back seat on that Black Diamond cloth instead of MGV?

Appeared to be cloth. I'll confirm today.

Jan 10, 2021

#14

RynoPSU
The blue stitching is missing on the rear seats. Hopefully it's just another Frankebronco with a BB rear seat. I wish they would stop letting anyone from the public photo vehicles with mixed interiors to stop the confusion it causes everyone when they see them.

This is 100% pre-production like I stated in the original posting. I was concerned with the size comparisons which was the point of the posting. I apologize if it caused confusion.

Deano Bronc, TorgSurv

Jan 10, 2021

#15

TorgSurv
Not all. I've seen their brand added to one item I posted there, but others they did not. Probably depends on which moderator decides to edit and/or feature the post.

Big thanks to @TheFuzzyBunny for sharing this. Great stuff! I'm extremely jealous of your chance to ride in it and get a close look at details and sizes.

I believe the brand gets slapped on automatically as part of the picture posting. I'm on both. I posted both. I tried the best I could to post both at the same time. I had to add the second post to this one so the whole was a little behind because there is a picture cap per post limit here.

Deano Bronc, David

Jan 10, 2021

#16

Thanks again @TheFuzzyBunny! Did you get a chance to ride in it? If so, very cool...I am jealous! What were your thoughts on how it rode on the street? Were the seats comfortable?

I see there are quite a few Broncs out on the street for testing these days. I would assume some of the drivers might even be on the forums. Would love to hear their driving impressions, especially around the 2.3 and manual. :)

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

Deano Bronc

Jan 10, 2021

#17

Bronc96
Thanks again @TheFuzzyBunny! Did you get a chance to ride in it? If so, very cool...I am jealous! What were your thoughts on how it rode on the street? Were the seats comfortable?

I see there are quite a few Broncs out on the street for testing these days. I would assume some of the drivers might even be on the forums. Would love to hear their driving impressions, especially around the 2.3 and manual. :)

I did get to ride it, both days of this weekend. It's super comfortable. Smooth, not loud, plenty of pick up with the 2.3 and the manual.

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc