Verdict
At RM248,888, the Ford Ranger Raptor costs RM357 less than the RM249,245 Subaru BRZ, yet they answer completely different Malaysian needs. The Ranger brings five seats, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic, plus a 3,270 mm wheelbase for a far larger four-door package. The BRZ is the driver’s choice: 234 hp, 1,289 kg and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time make it 4.2 seconds quicker than the 2,430 kg Raptor. Pick the truck for passengers, rough terrain and assistance tech; pick the coupe for pace and a smaller footprint.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you need five seats, 500 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and off-road hardware including locking rear differential and Fox adaptive dampers.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want a 1,289 kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual, 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 226 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Subaru BRZ RM249,245.
- 0-100 km/h: Ford Ranger Raptor 10.5 seconds; Subaru BRZ 6.3 seconds.
- Torque: Ford Ranger Raptor 500 Nm; Subaru BRZ 250 Nm.
- Power: Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp; Subaru BRZ 234 hp.
- Weight: Ford Ranger Raptor 2,430 kg; Subaru BRZ 1,289 kg.
- Seating: Ford Ranger Raptor five seats and four doors; Subaru BRZ four seats and two doors.
Ranger Raptor
- 500 Nm diesel torque with all-wheel drive
- Five seats, rear air vents and under-seat storage
- Pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking, lane-keeping and 360-degree camera
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the BRZ by 4.2 seconds
- 2,430 kg kerb weight is 1,141 kg higher
- 180 km/h top speed is 46 km/h lower
BRZ
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 226 km/h top speed
- 1,289 kg weight and rear-wheel drive
- Eight-speaker touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 250 Nm is half the Ranger Raptor’s torque
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Two doors and four seats versus the Ranger Raptor’s four doors and five seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888✓ | RM249,245 |
| Body type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | — |
| Gears | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 226 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 1,289 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Ranger Raptor & BRZ for sale
Ranger Raptor vs BRZ FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Subaru BRZ better?
The Subaru BRZ is better for outright road performance, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds versus 10.5 seconds. The Ford Ranger Raptor is better for carrying people and tackling loose terrain, with five seats, all-wheel drive, 500 Nm and a locking rear differential.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru BRZ costs RM357 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor. The gap is tiny, so the decision should rest on body style and use: a five-seat all-wheel-drive pickup or a four-seat rear-wheel-drive manual coupe.
Which has more safety and parking assistance?
The Ranger Raptor has the broader active-safety and parking kit: pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, collision warning, adaptive cruise control, six front and six rear sensors, plus a 360-degree camera. The BRZ has rear cross traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring and a reverse camera.
