Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Sport

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

4.0 V6 Single Cab MT Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 780,000 ex-showroom

⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l

Ford Ranger Sport

2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2 Petrol 10-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 839,600 ex-showroom

⚡ 222 kW 🔧 452 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l

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Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer

Ranger Sport holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab starts ZAR 28,800 cheaper Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Maximum Power	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW	Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm	Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc	Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l	Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm	Ranger Sport237 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 4.0 V6 Single Cab MT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Evidence for Ford Ranger Sport 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Specification evidence leader

Ranger Sport

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Ranger Sport

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year	Current local generation year not confirmed	Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation	Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.	Current South African Ranger Sport listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History	Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.	Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since	Original current-generation version	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Pickup	Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab	Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name	Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note	Mid grade in the South Africa lineup	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Pickup	Mid-size Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg	1850 kg	2055 kg
Vehicle Type	Pickup	Pickup
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Length	5275 mm	5350 mm
Width	1855 mm	1918 mm
Height	1855 mm	1886 mm
Wheelbase	3085 mm	3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	235 mm	237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	125 mm	185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	87 l	80 l
Boot/Cargo Space	488 l	474 l
Kerb Weight	1850 kg	2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2800 kg	3100 kg
Payload Capacity	950 kg	1045 kg
Towing Capacity	3500 kg	3500 kg
Seating Capacity	3 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	2 doors	4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	6.4 m	12.9 m
Front Headroom	997 mm	1024 mm
Rear Headroom	944 mm	989 mm
Front Legroom	1037 mm	1057 mm
Rear Legroom	884 mm	879 mm

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Front Track Width	Not Applicable	1620 mm
Rear Track Width	Not Applicable	1620 mm
Front Suspension	Coil Spring with Solid Axle	Not Available
Rear Suspension	Leaf Spring with Solid Axle	Not Available
Power Steering	Hydraulic	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring with Solid Axle	-
Rear Spring Type	Leaf Spring with Solid Axle	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Front	-
Front Suspension Type	Coil Spring with Solid Axle	Not Available
MagneRide Damping	Not Available	-
Rear Axle Type	Leaf Spring with Solid Axle	-
Rear Suspension Type	Leaf Spring with Solid Axle	Not Available
Suspension	Coil Spring with Solid Axle	-
Chassis Type	-	Ladder Frame
Chassis Material	-	Ladder Frame

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Manual AC	Not Available
Power Windows	All Doors	Standard
Keyless Entry	Not Available	Not Available
Push Button Start	Not Available	Not Available
Wireless Charging	Standard	Wireless
Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	Not Available	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Not Available	Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Type	Manual AC	Not Available
Adaptive Dampers	Not Available	-
Climate Zones	Manual AC	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Doors	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Not Available	-
Engine Start Stop	Not Available	Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button	Not Available	Not Available
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	-
Front Armrest	Not Available	Centre console
Fuel Consumption Combined	10.5	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Roof	Not Available	Not Available
Performance Data Logger	Not Available	-
Power Mirrors	All Doors	-
Push Button Start	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Seat Split	Not Available	-
Rear Wing	Not Available	-
Rev Matching	Not Available	-
Seat Type	Vinyl	-
Side Steps	Standard/available	Standard/available
Skid Plates	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Underbody protection
Spare Wheel	Full-Size	18″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 18″ Alloy Tyre: 255/65 R18 A/S, 255/65 R18 A/T Spare Wheel: 18″ Alloy
Stabilizer Bar	Front	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt	-
Voice Command	Standard	-
Voice Command Support	Standard	-
Accelerator 0 100	9.5 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Manual AC	Not Available
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Not Available	Standard
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point EFI	-
Digital Speedometer	Not Available	-
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Not Available	-
Lift Gate	Not Available	-
Load Bed Light	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Manual Aircon	Manual AC	-
Mirror	All Doors	-
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	Not Available	-
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	-
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Step Bumper	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	Standard	Power door dead locks
Roof Rack Compatibility	Not Available	-
Side Step	Standard/available	Standard/available
Sonar	Not Available	-
Sound System	4	6
Source Model Column	land-cruiser-79-single-cab	ranger-sport
Sport Plus Mode	Not Available	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Front	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt	-
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type	Bakkie towing support	Bakkie towing support
Towbar	Bakkie towing support	Bakkie towing support
TPMS	Not Available	Not Available
Trailer Hitch	Bakkie towing support	Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Bakkie towing support
Trailer Sway Control	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Standard
Trim Level	mid	top
Unlocking	Not Available	Not Available
Variant Role	Commercial utility derivative	Core range derivative
Vdc	Standard	Dynamic Stability Control
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Not Available	-
Walk Away Lock	Not Available	-
Wireless Charger	Standard	Wireless
12V Accessory Socket	-	12V outlet
Speed Limiter	-	Standard
Front Power Outlet	-	12V outlet
Remote Engine Start	-	Available
Speed Alert System	-	Adjustable speed limiter
Bottle Holders	-	Standard
Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Difflock	-	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	-	Standard
Mudflaps	-	Standard/available
Power Socket 12v	-	12V outlet
Rear Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Remote Start	-	Available
Remote Start Engine	-	Available
Rim Size	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Sub Frame	-	Ladder Frame

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Engine	4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	2.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code	Market-specific engine family	Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	3956 cc	2261 cc
Cylinders	6	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	24	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Multi-Point Injection	Direct injection
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Bore	82.0 mm	82.0 mm
Stroke	94.6 mm	94.6 mm
Maximum Power	202 kW	222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque	381 Nm	452 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	4WD	RWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	175 km/h	210 km/h
0-100 km/h	9.5 sec	7.8 sec
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	15.5 sec
Drive Modes	Eco, Comfort, Sport	Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	109.2 kW/tonne	108 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	205.9 Nm/tonne	220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Gearbox	6-Speed Manual	10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout	4WD Part-Time	Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available	Standard	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Standard	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	No	Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	5	10
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Manual	10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain	4WD/	4x2
4WD Engagement	Available	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Available	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Available where 4WD low range is fitted	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector	4WD/off-road drive mode support	-
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	6-Speed Manual	10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Available where 4WD low range is fitted	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4WD	RWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	5	10
Differential Type Front	-	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	-	Not Available
Transfer Case Guard	-	Not Available

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Claimed Mileage	13 km/l	10.8 km/l
City Mileage	11.0 km/l	8.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	15.5 km/l	12.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	87 l	80 l
Emission Standard	Euro 4	Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	13 km/l	10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	87	80
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Airbags	2	Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Not Available	Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts	Not Available	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	Perimeter alarm
Central Locking	Standard	Power door dead locks
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Not Available	All positions
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Standard
AEB	Not Available	Not Available
BA	Standard	Not Available
Brake Override System	Not Available	Not Available
Curtain Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Driver Airbag	2	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	2	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Not Available	Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder	Not Available	All positions
Side Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Dynamic Stability Control
TCS	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	-
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Driver knee
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Perimeter alarm
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	2	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	2	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-
Height Adjustable Seatbelts	-	Standard
Tracking System	-	Vehicle locator via app

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Not Available	Front and rear
Rear View Camera	Not Available	Not Available
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Not Available	Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Lights	Not Available	-
Auto Wipers	Not Available	Not Available
EV Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Not Available	Standard
Reverse Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Emergency Braking	Not Available	-
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	Not Available	-
Parking Sensor	Not Available	-
Pre-Collision System	Not Available	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Not Available	-
Rear View Camera	Not Available	-
Reverse Camera Type	Not Available	-
Reversing Camera	Not Available	-
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Seat Material	Vinyl	Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Heated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Steering Type	Hydraulic	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	-
Ambient Lighting	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats	Not Available	-
Front Armrest	Not Available	Centre console
Front Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	1440 mm
Rear USB Ports	2	-
Steering Wheel Material	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type	Not Available	Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options	3	3
60 40 Split Seat	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Not Applicable
Fabric Seats	Vinyl	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Not Applicable
Armrest Front	Not Available	-
Driver Seat	Manual	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Vinyl	-
Interior Colours	3	3
Seat Fold Type	Not Available	-
Seat Trim	Vinyl	Not Applicable
Cup Holders	-	Standard
Door Map Pockets	-	Underseat stowage
Floor Trim	-	Carpet
Floor Mats	-	Carpet

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Infotainment System	9-inch Touchscreen	SYNC
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4	6
Navigation System	Standard	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Not Applicable	Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports	2	USB-A and USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Standard	-
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	12 inch touchscreen
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Rear Usb	2	-
Audio Speakers	4	6
Audio System	4	-
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	12 inch touchscreen
Multi Information Display	Not Available	Digital display
Connected Services	Standard	Ford app connectivity
Voice Control	Standard	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Standard	Bluetooth
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	12 inch touchscreen
FM Radio	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard
Audio Controls On Steering	-	Standard
Audio	-	AM/FM stereo
Radio	-	AM/FM

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
LED Headlamps	Standard	Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Standard	Not Available
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish	Standard	-
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	-
Exterior Colour Options	3	3
Roof Type	Not Available	-
Body Type	Pickup	Pickup
DRL	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	-
Front Fog Lights	Standard	-
Led Headlights	Standard	Not Available
Auto Headlights	Not Available	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Not Available	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof	Not Available	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	3
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Doors	-
Front Fog Lamps	Standard	Not Available
Headlamp Levelling	Standard	-
Headlamps	Standard	Not Available
Headlight Type	Standard	Not Available
Headlights	Standard	Not Available
Load Bed Liner	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Active Exhaust	Not Available	-
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	-

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Approach Angle	Not Available	Not Available
Departure Angle	Not Available	Not Available
Wading Depth	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Modes	4WD/off-road drive mode support	Not Available
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Underbody Protection	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Standard or pack fitment
4WD System Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Not Available
Breakover Angle	Not Available	Not Available
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	235 mm	237 mm
Ground Clearance Min	235 mm	237 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Standard	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Recovery Hooks	-	Front recovery hook
Engine Sump Guard	-	Underbody protection
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Crawl Control	-	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	-	Not Available
Terrain Response System	-	Not Available
Underbody Camera	-	Not Available

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Tyre Size	265/70 R16	255/65 R18
Wheel Type	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Front Brake Type	Disc	Not Available
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Not Available
Spare Wheel Type	Full-Size	18″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 18″ Alloy Tyre: 255/65 R18 A/S, 255/65 R18 A/T Spare Wheel: 18″ Alloy
Wheel Rim Size	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Brake Type Front	Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Spare Tyre	Full-Size	18″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 18″ Alloy Tyre: 255/65 R18 A/S, 255/65 R18 A/T Spare Wheel: 18″ Alloy
Tyre Type	265/70 R16	255/65 R18
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Not Available	-
Brakes	Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Handbrake Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full-Size	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Not Available	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Wheel Material	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Wheels	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Wheel Diameter	Not Available	18″ Alloy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Battery Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	-
Maintenance Plan	5 Years / 90,000 km	-
Service Plan Duration	5 Years / 90,000 km	Not Available
Service Plan Distance	5 Years / 90,000 km	Not Available
Service Plan	5 Years / 90,000 km	Not Available

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Warranty Years	3 years / 100 000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	3 years / 100 000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	4 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	4 years / unlimited km
Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	5 years / unlimited km

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
CO2 Emissions	276 g/km	Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol
Particulate Filter	Not Available	Not Available
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 4	-
Idle CO2 Output	276	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	276	-

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Real-world City Mileage Min	14 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	17 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	11 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	13 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	5	-

Spec	Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab	Ranger Sport
Ownership Role	Mid	Top
Price Zar	780000 ZAR	839600 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	780000	839600
Starting Price Zar	780000	839600

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Ranger Sport comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 Single Cab 78 vs Ranger Sport 85.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs Ranger Sport 46.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs Ranger Sport 90.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78 vs Ranger Sport 85.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 vs Ranger Sport 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.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

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Ford Ranger Sport

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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.

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Evidence-index readout

Ranger Sport leads by 16 points

Ranger Sport holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.

Evidence leader 78 /100

Lead 16 points

Data 65% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Ranger Sport

65% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 46

Performance 85

Efficiency 46

Safety 90

Practicality 85

Leads by 16 points

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

86% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Performance 78 Check Ownership 43

Performance 78

Efficiency 49

Safety 50

Practicality 78

Ownership 43

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Ranger Sport +7 Efficiency Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +3 Safety Ranger Sport +40 Practicality Ranger Sport +7

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

Ranger Sport

Performance 85/100

Efficiency 46/100

Safety 90/100

Practicality 85/100

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Performance 78/100

Efficiency 49/100

Safety 50/100

Practicality 78/100

Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Ford Ranger Sport leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 62 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Ranger Sport questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Sport

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Ford Ranger Sport

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer

Five key differences

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Ranger Sport

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Ranger Sport

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Ranger Sport image comparison

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Ford Ranger Sport

Specification Evidence Index

Ranger Sport leads by 16 points

Ranger Sport

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

Ranger Sport

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

What the evidence means

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