Verdict
At RM115,888, the Ford Ranger asks RM13,908 more than the Mitsubishi Triton, but gives a Malaysian buyer four doors, five seats and six airbags against the Triton’s two doors, two seats and three airbags. It is also the larger truck at 5,370 mm long and has an 80-litre tank. The Triton hits back with 179 hp and 430 Nm, versus 168 hp and 405 Nm, while its annual road tax is a hefty RM794 to the Ranger’s RM438. For work use by one or two people, the cheaper, stronger Triton makes sense; for carrying a crew, the Ranger is plainly better equipped.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need four doors, five seats, six airbags and a lower RM438 annual road tax.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if lower upfront cost and its 179 hp and 430 Nm outputs matter more than rear-seat practicality.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Output: Ford Ranger 168 hp and 405 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Ford Ranger RM438; Mitsubishi Triton RM794.
- Cabin capacity: Ford Ranger has four doors and five seats; Mitsubishi Triton has two doors and two seats.
- Airbags: Ford Ranger has six; Mitsubishi Triton has three.
- Fuel tank: Ford Ranger 80 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres.
Ranger
- Four doors and five seats, against two doors and two seats.
- Six airbags, versus three in the Triton.
- 80-litre fuel tank and RM438 annual road tax.
- Costs RM13,908 more than the Triton.
- Produces 168 hp and 405 Nm, down on the Triton’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
Triton
- Costs RM13,908 less than the Ranger.
- 179 hp and 430 Nm beat the Ranger’s 168 hp and 405 Nm.
- Gets auto wipers and 265/70R16 tyres.
- Only two doors and two seats, where the Ranger has four doors and five seats.
- Three airbags versus the Ranger’s six.
- Annual road tax is RM794, RM356 more than the Ranger’s RM438.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888 | RM101,980✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM794 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm | 179 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 430 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 86 mm × 105.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | — |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 3 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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 & Triton for sale
Ranger vs Triton FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The Ford Ranger is better for carrying people, with four doors, five seats and six airbags. The Mitsubishi Triton is the stronger and cheaper choice, producing 179 hp and 430 Nm for RM13,908 less.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888 and the Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980, so the Ranger is RM13,908 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Ford Ranger has lower annual road tax at RM438. The Mitsubishi Triton is RM794 per year, a RM356 difference.
