Verdict
These are radically different answers to a Malaysian enthusiast’s brief. The Ranger Raptor brings five seats, four doors, 500 Nm and a 3,270 mm wheelbase, plus adaptive dampers, a locking rear differential and all-wheel drive for rough-ground work. Its RM438 annual road tax also undercuts the GR86’s RM767. But the 1,291 kg GR86 is 1,139 kg lighter, reaches 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and tops out at 226 km/h; it is the much sharper choice for tarmac driving, despite just four seats and 226 litres of boot space.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you need five seats, pickup utility and 500 Nm with all-wheel drive, a locking rear differential and off-road modes.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h rear-wheel-drive manual coupe for road driving.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Performance: Ranger Raptor 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and 180 km/h; GR86 6.3 seconds and 226 km/h.
- Output: Ranger Raptor 210 hp and 500 Nm; GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Mass: Ranger Raptor 2,430 kg; GR86 1,291 kg.
- Practicality: Ranger Raptor has four doors and five seats; GR86 has two doors and four seats.
- Driveline: Ranger Raptor all-wheel drive with a 10-speed automatic; GR86 rear-wheel drive with a six-speed manual.
Ranger Raptor
- 500 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and locking rear differential.
- 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 trails the GR86’s 6.3 seconds.
- At 2,430 kg, it carries 1,139 kg more mass than the GR86.
- Its 180 km/h top speed is 46 km/h below the GR86’s.
GR86
- 234 hp and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 1,291 kg kerb weight and rear-wheel drive.
- Six-speed manual, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and rear limited-slip differential.
- RM47,112 more expensive than the Ranger Raptor.
- Only two doors and four seats, against the Ranger Raptor’s four doors and five seats.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or parking sensors listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888✓ | RM296,000 |
| 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, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Toyota |
| 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 | 1,291 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 | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 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 | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED Headlamps |
| 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 | Foldable |
| 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, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 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 | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 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.
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Ranger Raptor vs GR86 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Toyota GR86 better?
The GR86 is better for fast road driving: it is 1,139 kg lighter, does 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and uses rear-wheel drive with a six-speed manual. The Ranger Raptor is better for five-seat utility and off-road hardware.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR86 costs RM47,112 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor: RM296,000 versus RM248,888. Its annual road tax is also higher at RM767, compared with RM438 for the diesel Ranger Raptor.
Which has the better safety and driver-assistance package?
The Ranger Raptor has the broader listed package, adding autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. The GR86 has blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.