Verdict
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888 against the Nissan Navara’s RM98,600, a RM17,288 gap that buys a far more passenger-friendly double-cab layout, six airbags and stability control. Its 168 hp and 405 Nm also narrowly beat the Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm, while the Ranger’s torque arrives 250 rpm earlier. The Navara counters with a much lower 1,828 kg kerb weight, reverse camera and rear sensors, but its two seats and two airbags make it a more focused work truck. For most Malaysian buyers carrying people as well as gear, the Ranger is the better-rounded choice.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need five seats, four doors and substantially stronger safety equipment alongside marginally higher output.
Pick the Nissan Navara if a RM17,288 lower purchase price, reverse camera and a lighter two-seat work-focused pick-up suit your needs.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Power and torque: Ford Ranger 168 hp/405 Nm; Nissan Navara 161 hp/403 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Ford Ranger 2,227 kg; Nissan Navara 1,828 kg.
- Cabin capacity: Ford Ranger four doors/five seats; Nissan Navara two doors/two seats.
- Airbags: Ford Ranger six; Nissan Navara two.
- Road tax: Ford Ranger RM438 per year; Nissan Navara RM830 per year.
Ranger
- Five seats and four doors
- Six airbags plus stability control
- 168 hp and 405 Nm, with peak torque from 1,750 rpm
- RM17,288 higher purchase price
- 399 kg heavier
- No reverse camera or rear parking sensors
Navara
- RM17,288 lower purchase price
- 399 kg lighter
- Reverse camera and two rear parking sensors
- Only two seats and two doors
- Two airbags and no stability control
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888 | RM98,600✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 403 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Nissan |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| 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 | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-Zone Manual |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| 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 vs Navara FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Nissan Navara better?
The Ford Ranger is better for most buyers because it has five seats, six airbags, stability control and slightly more power and torque. The Nissan Navara makes more sense as a two-seat work truck with a lower upfront cost and parking aids.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM17,288 more than the Nissan Navara. That gap brings a four-door, five-seat cabin, six airbags and stability control, rather than the Navara’s two-door, two-seat layout and two airbags.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Ford Ranger has lower annual road tax at RM438, compared with RM830 for the Nissan Navara. Despite its lower 1,996 cc capacity, the Ranger also produces 168 hp and 405 Nm versus the Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm.
