With the power rating bump on the 2.3(on premium fuel), looks like even the 4cyl should be super competitive.
4dr 2.3 Bronco 7sp manual: 300hp-325lb/ft, 4500lbs
4dr 3.6 Wrangler 6sp manual: 285hp-260lb/ft, 4449lbs
Finally some footage of a manual equipped Bronco.(Badlands edition) Unfortunately the driver offers no commentary, or very aggressive throttle action...but it looks like it pulls pretty good, has a slick shifting trans and a nice cabin.
The exhaust note sucks...I'd almost rather they had an option for fake V8 sounds through the speakers...I'm old enough I don't need to blast everyone outside. Cause damnit, the experience would be way better with V8 soundtrack....
I've been saying they just need to make the turbo/s louder on the EcoBoost engines. Embrace and enhance what it is.