Verdict
Just RM357 separates these two, but they answer very different Malaysian needs. The RM248,888 Ranger Raptor brings five seats, four doors, 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm, all-wheel drive and a locking rear differential, plus adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go and autonomous braking. Its 2,430 kg mass shows in a 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM249,245 BRZ is the sharper road-machine choice: 1,289 kg, rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h, though its RM767 annual road tax is RM329 higher.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you need five-seat, four-door utility, 500 Nm diesel torque and all-wheel-drive hardware with a locking rear differential.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want a 1,289 kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Performance: Ranger Raptor 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds; BRZ in 6.3 seconds.
- Torque: Ranger Raptor produces 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm; BRZ produces 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm.
- Weight: Ranger Raptor weighs 2,430 kg; BRZ weighs 1,289 kg.
- Seating: Ranger Raptor has five seats and four doors; BRZ has four seats and two doors.
- Road tax: Ranger Raptor is RM438 per year; BRZ is RM767 per year.
- Top speed: Ranger Raptor reaches 180 km/h; BRZ reaches 226 km/h.
Ranger Raptor
- 500 Nm twin-turbo diesel torque from 1,750 rpm
- Five seats, four doors and tip-up rear seats with under-seat storage
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus the BRZ's 6.3 seconds
- At 2,430 kg, it is 1,141 kg heavier than the BRZ
- No audio system is specified, where the BRZ gets an eight-speaker touchscreen system
BRZ
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 226 km/h top speed
- 1,289 kg kerb weight with rear-wheel drive and six-speed manual
- 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and eight speakers
- RM767 annual road tax versus RM438 for the Ranger Raptor
- 250 Nm is half the Ranger Raptor's 500 Nm output
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, unlike the Ranger Raptor
| 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 at 3,750 rpm | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Boxer 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 94 mm × 86 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 Ranger Raptor is better for five-seat practicality, low-rpm diesel torque and all-wheel-drive hardware. The BRZ is better for outright acceleration, lower weight and manual rear-wheel-drive driving; it reaches 100 km/h 4.2 seconds sooner.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru BRZ costs RM357 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor. That is a negligible gap beside their different running costs: the BRZ's annual road tax is RM329 higher.
Which has the stronger safety-assistance package?
The Ranger Raptor has the stronger package, adding autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, steering-correction lane keeping, collision warning, adaptive cruise control and auto parking. Both have seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a reverse camera.
