Ford Ranger vs JAC T9
Verdict
The Ford Ranger is the cheaper truck at RM115,888, undercutting the JAC T9 by RM4,000, and it gives you the same 168 hp with a longer 3,270 mm wheelbase. The JAC counters with 410 Nm against 405 Nm, a conventional automatic instead of a manual, seven airbags and AEB. Both are diesel, five-seat, CBU all-wheel-drive pick-ups with a five-year warranty, so this is less about size of badge and more about gearbox and safety kit.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you want the lower price, manual control and the longer 3,270 mm wheelbase.
Pick the JAC T9 if you want an automatic gearbox, seven airbags and AEB on paper.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; JAC T9 RM119,888
- Transmission: Ford Ranger manual; JAC T9 conventional automatic
- Torque: Ford Ranger 405 Nm; JAC T9 410 Nm
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger 3,270 mm; JAC T9 3,110 mm
- Airbags: Ford Ranger 6; JAC T9 7
- Size: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm long and 1,918 mm wide; JAC T9 5,330 mm long and 1,965 mm wide
Ranger
- RM4,000 cheaper to buy
- Longer 3,270 mm wheelbase
- 80-litre fuel tank stated
- Manual gearbox only here
- Less torque than the JAC T9
- No AEB listed
T9
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Seven airbags
- AEB included
- RM4,000 dearer
- Shorter 3,110 mm wheelbase
- Fuel tank capacity not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888✓ | RM 119,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 168 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 410 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 2,055 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Toyo Open Country H/T Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | — |
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.
Ranger vs T9 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or JAC T9 better?
The JAC T9 is the stronger paper pick for daily ease and safety kit because it has an automatic gearbox, seven airbags and AEB. The Ford Ranger makes more sense if price, manual control and longer wheelbase matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, while the JAC T9 costs RM119,888. That makes the JAC T9 RM4,000 more expensive.
Which one has more power and torque?
Both make 168 hp. The JAC T9 has slightly more torque at 410 Nm, while the Ford Ranger makes 405 Nm.