Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer carrying family, the Ford Everest’s seven seats, five doors and 259-litre boot make a clear practical case. The Ford Ranger Raptor is a five-seat pickup, but its 210 hp edges the Everest’s 207 hp while both make 500 Nm through 10-speed automatics and all-wheel drive. Its 5,381-mm length, adaptive Fox dampers, locking rear differential and 285/70R17 all-terrain tyres suit the buyer who needs its specific off-road hardware. The Everest is the more sensible people mover; the Raptor is the more specialised truck.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, five doors and a 259-litre enclosed boot.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you want dedicated off-road hardware, 210 hp and a five-year/160,000-km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888.
- Seating: Ford Everest 7 seats; Ford Ranger Raptor 5 seats.
- Length: Ford Everest 4,914 mm; Ford Ranger Raptor 5,381 mm.
- Power: Ford Everest 207 hp; Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp.
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years/100,000 km; Ford Ranger Raptor 5 years/160,000 km.
- Driver assistance: Ford Everest has no lane-keeping assist or autonomous braking; Ford Ranger Raptor has steering correction and autonomous braking with…
Everest
- Seven seats and five doors.
- 259-litre enclosed boot.
- Five-star ANCAP rating and seven airbags.
- 207 hp versus the Ranger Raptor’s 210 hp.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- Shorter 3-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty.
Ranger Raptor
- 210 hp, 500 Nm and a 10-speed automatic.
- Fox adaptive dampers, locking rear differential and Baja mode.
- Five-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Five seats versus the Everest’s seven.
- Four doors versus the Everest’s five.
- No stated enclosed boot capacity; the Everest has 259 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM248,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM438 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | 210 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | 10R80 with SelectShift |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Ford/GM |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,381 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 2,028 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,922 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,430 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/70R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/70R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Full-size 17" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| 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 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 | 7 | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Tip-up with under-seat storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 4 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Front with 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Easy-lift Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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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Everest vs Ranger Raptor FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Ford Ranger Raptor better?
The Ford Everest is better for family use because it has seven seats, five doors and a 259-litre boot. The Ford Ranger Raptor is better for buyers prioritising its Fox adaptive dampers, locking rear differential and all-terrain tyres.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM33,000 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor. That extra outlay brings two additional seats, an extra door and a 259-litre enclosed boot, rather than more power.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Ford Ranger Raptor has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years or 160,000 km. The Ford Everest is covered for three years or 100,000 km, with a two-year/60,000-km extended warranty listed.