Verdict
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888 to the Mitsubishi Triton’s RM101,980, a RM13,908 gap. That money buys a larger four-door, five-seat cabin, six airbags, dual-zone climate control and an 80-litre tank, but not more output: the Triton’s 2.4-litre diesel produces 179 hp and 430 Nm against 168 hp and 405 Nm. The Ranger also has the lower RM438 annual road tax versus RM794. For carrying people and covering distance, the Ford is the more complete truck; for a simpler two-seat workhorse with stronger figures, the Triton makes sense.
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 you want 179 hp and 430 Nm for RM13,908 less and can live with a two-seat, two-door layout.
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.
- Cabin layout: Ford Ranger has four doors and five seats; Mitsubishi Triton has two doors and two seats.
- Safety: Ford Ranger has six airbags; Mitsubishi Triton has driver, passenger and driver’s-knee airbags.
- Fuel tank: Ford Ranger 80 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres.
- Road tax: Ford Ranger RM438 a year; Mitsubishi Triton RM794 a year.
Ranger
- Four doors and five seats
- Six airbags, including side and curtain airbags
- 80-litre tank and RM438 annual road tax
- RM13,908 more expensive
- Less output at 168 hp and 405 Nm
- Five-year warranty is capped at 160,000 km
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm from its 2,442 cc diesel
- RM13,908 cheaper
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Only two doors and two seats
- Three airbags versus the Ranger’s six
- Higher RM794 annual road tax
| 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 | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 86 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
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Ranger vs Triton FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The Ford Ranger is better for passenger use, with four doors, five seats, six airbags and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Mitsubishi Triton is better if output and a lower purchase price matter more, delivering 179 hp and 430 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton is RM13,908 cheaper than the Ford Ranger.
Which truck has the better warranty?
The Mitsubishi Triton does: both have five-year cover, but its mileage is unlimited. The Ford Ranger warranty ends at 160,000 km.
