Verdict
The Ranger is 40% more powerful, while the Porta EV is about 14% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The Ranger 3.0 Platinum 4x4 AT (RM205,888) sits above every Porta EV variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the Ranger has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the Ranger
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Ranger's wheelbase is 220 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Ranger is 118 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,185/mo | RM1,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,326 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Yes |
| Audio | — | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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The Porta EV is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Ranger is fully imported (CBU) from Thailand. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.