Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux: Which pickup to buy?

While mid-size SUVs are unlikely to go out of demand in the land down under, potent pick-up trucks with a robust stance overpower them by a slight margin when it comes to salability. Ford Ranger is hands-down one of the most popular choices in the pick-up space that has been dominating the segment since long with prices starting from $34,579 and going up to $85,163 (drive away price). Available at a relatively low pricing, Toyota Hilux is another popular option in the segment. In this spec-based comparison, we pit both the models to find out which offers a better value.

Let us first have a look at their specifications and details:

Dimensions

Measurement	Ford Ranger	Toyota Hilux	Difference
Length	5,133mm	5,330mm	167mm (Toyota Hilux is longer)
Width	1,867mm	1,855mm	12mm (Ford Ranger is wider)
Height	1,703mm	1,815mm	112mm (Toyota Hilux is taller)
Wheelbase	3,220mm	3,085mm	135mm (Ford Ranger is more spacious)

In comparison to Ford Ranger, the Toyota Hilux is longer and taller, while the Ford Ranger is wider and sits on a longer wheelbase.

Petrol Engine-

	Ford Ranger	Toyota Hilux
Engine	NA	2.7L
Transmission Options	NA	5-speed MT and 6-speed AT
Power	NA	165 PS
Torque	NA	245Nm
Claimed Fuel Economy	NA	10.7 l/100 km

• The Ford Ranger misses out on a petrol engine unlike Toyota Hilux which gets a single petrol option. 
• Toyota Hilux features a 2.7-litre petrol engine with 165 PS of power and 245Nm torque. 
• It is available with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic engine.
• This unit can be had only with the base Workmate trim in a single-cab, cab-chassis, 2-door & 2-seat version with a 4x2 drivetrain. 

Diesel Engine-

	Ford Ranger	Toyota Hilux
Engine	3.2L, 2.2L & 2.0L	2.4L turbo & 2.8L turbo
Transmission Options	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT & AT & 10-speed AT	6-speed MT/AT
Power	199 PS, 160 PS & 213 PS	149 PS  & 176 PS
Torque	470Nm, 385Nm & 500Nm	400Nm & 420Nm (MT) /450Nm (AT)
Claimed Fuel Economy	8.3 (MT)/8.7 (AT) l/100 km	7.9 l/100 km

• In comparison to the Toyota Hilux, which comes with 2.4L & 2.8L turbo units, the Ford Ranger line-up is available with 2.2L, 3.2L & 2.0L diesel engines. 
• The 2.0L turbocharged diesel unit is the most powerful of all engines and can be had with the XLT & Wildtrak 4x4 variants. 
• The Toyota Hilux gets six-speed gearboxes in manual and automatic guise, whereas Ford Ranger comes with an additional 10-speed unit. 
• There is a marginal difference in fuel economy of both the models with Ford Ranger taking the lead. 

Detailed Prices-

Petrol

Ford Ranger	Toyota Hilux
NA	Toyota Hilux WorkMate MT-$ 36,178
NA	Toyota Hilux WorkMate AT-$38,238

Diesel

Ford Ranger	Toyota Hilux
4x2 XL Single Cab Chassis Low-Rider 2.2 Diesel-$ 34,579	Toyota Hilux WorkMate 2.4L MT 4x4-$ 49,877
4x2 XL Single Cab Chassis Hi-Rider 2.2 Diesel $-40,450	Toyota Hilux WorkMate 2.4L AT 4x4-$ 51,937
4x2 XL Super Cab Chassis Hi-Rider 2.2 Diesel-$ 42,922	Toyota Hilux WorkMate 2.4L MT 4x2-Hi Rider-$ 43,182
4x2 XL Double Cab Chassis Hi-Rider 2.2 Diesel-$44,929	Toyota Hilux WorkMate 2.4L AT 4x2 Hi Rider-$ 45,242
4x2 XL Double Cab Pick-Up Hi-Rider 2.2 Diesel-$44,075	Toyota Hilux SR 2.8L MT 4x2 Hi Rider-$ 45,757
4x2 XLT Double Cab Pick-up Hi-Rider 3.2 Diesel-$ 55,250	Toyota Hilux SR 2.8L AT 4x2 Hi Rider- $47,817
4x2 XLT Double Cab Pick-up Hi-Rider 2.0 Diesel-$56,825	Toyota Hilux SR 2.8L MT 4x4-$ 52,608
4x4 XL Single Cab Chassis 3.2 Diesel-$ 48,930	Toyota Hilux SR 2.8L AT 4x4-$ 54,668
4x4 XL Super Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-$ 51,450	Toyota Hilux SR5 2.8L AT 4x2 Hi Rider- $ 55,929
4x4 XL Super Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-$52,835	Toyota Hilux SR5 2.8L MT 4x4- $ 60, 564
4x4 XLT Super Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-$61,445	Toyota Hilux SR5 2.8L AT 4x4-62,624
4x4 XLT Super Cab Pick-Up 2.0 Diesel- $ 63,020	Toyota Hilux Rogue 2.8L AT 4x4- $68,030
4x4 XL Double Cab Chassis 2.2 Diesel-$53, 180	Toyota Hilux Rugged 2.8L MT 4x4- $61,207
4x4 XL Double Cab Chassis 3.2 Diesel-53, 495	Toyota Hilux Rugged 2.8L AT 4x4-61,207
4x4 XL Double Cab Pick-up 2.2 Diesel-$ 52, 310	Toyota Hilux Rugged X 2.8L MT 4x4-$ 68,030
4x4 XL Double Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-$ 52, 625	Toyota Hilux Rugged X 2.8L AT 4x4- $ 70,090
4x4 XLS Double Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-$ 53,990
4x4 XLT Double Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-61,235
4x4 XLT Double Cab Pick-Up 2.0 Diesel-65,120
4x4 WildTrak Double Cab Pick-Up 3.2 Diesel-$ 66,220
4x4 WildTrak Double Cab Pick-Up 2.0 Diesel-$ 70,105
Ranger Raptor Double Cab Pick-Up 2.0L Diesel-$ 85,163

Prices of Comparable Variants 

We pit variants of both models that are priced within Rs 50,000 of each other.

 

Diesel
Ford Ranger	Toyota Hilux
4x4 WildTrak Double Cab Pick-Up 2.0 Diesel-$ 70,105	Rugged X 2.8L AT 4x4- $ 70,090

Ford Ranger 4x4 WildTrak 2.0 Diesel vs Toyota Hilux 4x4 Rugged X 2.8L AT Diesel

Ford Ranger 4x4 WildTrak 2.0 Diesel	$ 70,105
Toyota Hilux 4x4 Rugged X 2.8L AT Diesel	$ 70,090
Difference	$15

Both, Ford Ranger 4x4 WildTrak 2.0 Diesel and Toyota Hilux 4x4 Rugged X 2.8L AT diesel pack dual front airbags, anti-lock braking system, traction control, LED daytime running lights, climate control air conditioning, power windows, Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control, etc. 

What Ford Ranger 4x4 WildTrak 2.0 Diesel offers over Toyota Hilux 4x4 Rugged X 2.8L AT Diesel?

Brimming with features, the Ford Ranger WildTrak 2.0 Diesel equips 18-inch alloy wheels as standard. The 8-way power adjusting driver’s seat comes with lumbar support and heated functions. Dual zone automatic climate control, leather accented seats with black and orange stitching are part of the standard kit. Large 8-inch touchscreen with six speakers, satellite navigation with traffic message control, SYNC 3 with voice activated controls, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, etc. enhance the overall experience of riding in a Ford Ranger. On the safety front, this pick-up is packed to the gill with pre-collision assist-AEB with pedestrian detection, semi-auto active park assist, trailor sway control, etc. safeguarding the occupants. 

What Toyota Hilux 4x4 Rugged X 2.8L AT Diesel offers over Ford Ranger 4x4 WildTrak 2.0 Diesel?

Electronic brakeforce distribution with brake assist, vehicle stability control, steering wheel mounted audio controls, in-dash front cup holders and in-arm rest rear cup holders among others. 

Verdict-

The Ford Ranger 4x4 WildTrak 2.0 Diesel is more loaded and surpasses Toyota Hilux 4x4 Rugged X 2.8L AT Diesel on several fronts.