Polaris Ranger Vs Can Am Defender Reliability. Now that we've covered some of the basic specs and features of these two models, let's compare them on some of the most important aspects: When it comes to utility task vehicles (utvs), two names consistently rise to the top of the list:

And the winner is… the polaris ranger! Both machines work well, but the main differences i’ve noticed so far in mechanical function are that the polaris has more power and feels significantly quicker.