Verdict
The Terron 9 is 23% more powerful, while the Ranger is about 21% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888✓ | RM145,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM838 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Audio | — | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | — |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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.