Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Triton
Verdict
The Ford Ranger is the easier all-round Malaysian buy if this is doing double duty, because it has five seats to the Mitsubishi Triton’s two, six airbags to three and a lower RM438 annual road tax. The Triton hits back with the numbers that matter under load: 2,442 cc, 179 hp and 430 Nm against the Ranger’s 1,996 cc, 168 hp and 405 Nm, while costing RM13,908 less. Both are diesel manual AWD pick-ups with five-year warranties, so the split is cabin practicality versus cheaper muscle.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need a proper five-seat pick-up with more airbags, lower annual road tax and a slightly bigger fuel tank.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if two seats are enough and you would rather pay less for the higher 179 hp and 430 Nm outputs.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980
- Seats: Ford Ranger 5; Mitsubishi Triton 2
- Engine: Ford Ranger 1,996 cc; Mitsubishi Triton 2,442 cc
- Power/torque: Ford Ranger 168 hp/405 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp/430 Nm
- Fuel tank/road tax: Ford Ranger 80 L/RM438; Mitsubishi Triton 75 L/RM794
- Airbags: Ford Ranger 6; Mitsubishi Triton 3
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888 | RM 101,980✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Power | 168 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 2,340 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 3 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 794 |
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
- 5-seat cabin
- 6 airbags
- Lower RM438 road tax
- RM13,908 more expensive
- Lower 168 hp and 405 Nm outputs
Triton
- RM13,908 cheaper
- Higher 179 hp and 430 Nm
- 5-year warranty
- Only 2 seats
- 3 airbags versus the Ranger’s 6
- Higher RM794 road tax
Ranger vs Triton FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Mitsubishi Triton better?
For most private buyers, the Ford Ranger is better because it has five seats, six airbags and lower road tax. The Mitsubishi Triton makes more power and torque, so it suits buyers who only need two seats and want the cheaper truck.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, while the Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980. That makes the Ranger RM13,908 more expensive.
Which pick-up has more power and torque?
The Mitsubishi Triton has more output, with 179 hp and 430 Nm. The Ford Ranger makes 168 hp and 405 Nm.