Source type: Toyota Kenya
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Ford Ranger
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Land Cruiser 79
Land Cruiser 79 4.2D Pickup
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 7,790,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
VS
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Ford Ranger: the short answer
Ranger has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Land Cruiser 79.
Ranger starts KES 1,040,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser 79 from KES 7,790,000 · Ranger from KES 6,750,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser 79 | Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser 7996 kW | Ranger154 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm | Ranger405 Nm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser 794164 cc | Ranger1996 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser 79Not Officially Disclosed | RangerNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser 79235 mm | Ranger235 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Ford Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 79
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Ranger
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Ranger
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Pickup | Pickup |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Pickup | Kenya-market Pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5235 mm | 5370 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
| Height | 1975 mm | 1884 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3180 mm | 3270 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 235 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 235 mm | 220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 2235 l | 1233 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2090 kg | 2205 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3200 kg | 3230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1110 kg | 1025 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 7.2 m | 6.35 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 79 and Ranger comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Land Cruiser 79 54 vs Ranger 74.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 36 vs Ranger 48.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 22 vs Ranger 94.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 76 vs Ranger 92.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 not separately scored vs Ranger not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
Land Cruiser 79 and Ranger image comparison
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Ranger leads by 31 points
Ranger has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Land Cruiser 79.
Evidence leader
79
/100
Lead
31
points
Data
68%
source coverage
79
#1
Evidence leader
Ranger
Performance
74
Efficiency
48
Safety
94
Practicality
92
Leads by 31 points
48
#2
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
54
Efficiency
36
Safety
22
Practicality
76
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Ranger +20
Efficiency
Ranger +12
Safety
Ranger +72
Practicality
Ranger +16
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
92/100
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
22/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Land Cruiser 79 vs Ranger questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.