Verdict
The Ford Ranger Raptor costs RM53,008 more, but its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel brings 210 hp and 500 Nm against the Fortuner’s 148 hp and 400 Nm, plus a 10-speed automatic, locking rear differential and Fox adaptive dampers. It is the more serious off-road machine, with far more driver assistance. But the 5,381-mm pickup is 586 mm longer and seats five. For a Malaysian family needing seven seats, a 200-litre boot and easier urban manoeuvring, the 4,795-mm Fortuner is the more sensible buy.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you want 210 hp, 500 Nm, dedicated off-road hardware and a much fuller active-safety suite, and can live with five seats.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if seven seats, a 200-litre boot, a shorter body and a RM53,008 lower purchase price matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Output: Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp and 500 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Transmission: Ford Ranger Raptor 10-speed automatic; Toyota Fortuner 6-speed automatic.
- Seating: Ford Ranger Raptor 5 seats; Toyota Fortuner 7 seats.
- Length: Ford Ranger Raptor 5,381 mm; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Ford Ranger Raptor 160,000 km; Toyota Fortuner unlimited mileage.
Ranger Raptor
- 210 hp and 500 Nm from its twin-turbo diesel
- Locking rear differential, Terrain Management System and Fox adaptive dampers
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera
- RM53,008 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Fortuner’s seven
- 5,381 mm long and 2,028 mm wide, versus 4,795 mm and 1,855 mm
Fortuner
- Seven seats and a 200-litre boot
- RM53,008 lower purchase price
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- 148 hp and 400 Nm trail the Raptor’s 210 hp and 500 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera
- Six-speed automatic versus the Raptor’s 10-speed unit
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp at 3,750 rpm✓ | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | Halogen 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 Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | — | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four 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 | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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 & Fortuner for sale
Ranger Raptor vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Ranger Raptor is better for performance, off-road hardware and active safety, with 210 hp, 500 Nm and a locking rear differential. The Fortuner is better for family carrying, with seven seats, a 200-litre boot and a substantially lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is RM53,008 more expensive than the Toyota Fortuner: RM248,888 versus RM195,880.
Which is easier to manage in town?
The Toyota Fortuner is easier to place in tight Malaysian car parks because it is 586 mm shorter and 173 mm narrower than the Ranger Raptor. The Ford counters with front and rear parking sensors plus a 360-degree camera.
