Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Triton

The Ford Ranger starts from $37,130 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the Ford Ranger the more affordable entry point by $6,560.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $40,843 and $48,059 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Ford Ranger and 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Ford Ranger packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Ranger and 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

The Ford Ranger features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ford Ranger stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Triton. The Mitsubishi Triton counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ford Ranger uses a Diesel Turbo producing 125kW and 405Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Ford Ranger is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Ranger measures 5,225mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 95mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Ranger generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Ford Ranger and $2,109/year for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Ford Ranger.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Ford Ranger) vs $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton). The Ford Ranger saves you roughly $142 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Ranger) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.