Ford Ranger Super Duty vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Ford Ranger Super Duty
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
At a Glance — Who Wins What
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | - | 184 kW @ 5900 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | - | 600 Nm |
| Engine Size | - | 2993 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | - | 11.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | - | 237 mm |
| Boot / Load Bay | - | - |
| Airbags | - | Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee |
| Kerb Weight | - | 2386 kg |
| Seating Capacity | - | 5 seats |
| Warranty | Factory-backed warranty announced | 4 years / 120 000 km |
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The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | First announced South African Ranger Super Duty programme | Current South African Ranger Wildtrak listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. |
| Body Style | Pickup | Double Cab Pickup |
| Model Year | 2027 | 2026 |
| Production Status | upcoming | active |
| Segment | Heavy-duty pickup | Mid-size Bakkie |
| Vehicle Type | Light Commercial Vehicle | Pickup |
| Model Introduced Year | - | Current local generation year not confirmed |
| 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. |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Current |
| Body Type Cab | - | 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. |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 10AT 4x4 |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 2386 kg |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Heavy-duty work, conversion and overlanding pickup | Flagship |
| Pricing Role | Announced price not publicly listed | Current listed price |
| Price Zar | - | 1070000 ZAR |
| Starting Price | - | 1070000 |
| Starting Price Zar | - | 1070000 |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Factory-backed warranty announced | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Warranty Years | Factory-backed warranty announced | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | Factory-backed warranty announced | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 4 years / unlimited km |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 years / unlimited km |
| Basic Warranty | Factory-backed warranty announced | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 4 years / unlimited km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 4 years / unlimited km |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Length | - | 5350 mm |
| Width | - | 1918 mm |
| Height | - | 1886 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 3270 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | - | 237 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 80 l |
| Kerb Weight | - | 2386 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | - | 3350 kg |
| Payload Capacity | - | 964 kg |
| Towing Capacity | - | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | - | 5 seats |
| Doors | - | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | 12.9 m |
| Front Headroom | - | 1024 mm |
| Rear Headroom | - | 989 mm |
| Front Legroom | - | 1057 mm |
| Rear Legroom | - | 879 mm |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | - | 1620 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1620 mm |
| Front Suspension | - | Not Available |
| Rear Suspension | - | Not Available |
| Chassis Type | - | Ladder Frame |
| Chassis Material | - | Ladder Frame |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | - | Not Available |
| Power Windows | - | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | - | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | - | Wireless |
| Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | Not Applicable |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | 12V outlet |
| Speed Limiter | - | Standard |
| AC Type | - | Not Available |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre console |
| Front Power Outlet | - | 12V outlet |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start | - | Available |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Side Steps | - | Standard/available |
| Skid Plates | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Spare Wheel | - | 18″ Steel Wheel Size & Type: 18″ Alloy Tyre: 255/65 R18 A/T Spare Wheel: 18″ Steel |
| Speed Alert System | - | Adjustable speed limiter |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | Standard |
| Centre Console | - | Standard |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Standard |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Mudflaps | - | Standard/available |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Power Socket 12v | - | 12V outlet |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear Step Bumper | - | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Power door dead locks |
| Remote Start | - | Available |
| Remote Start Engine | - | Available |
| Rim Size | - | 18″ Alloy |
| Side Step | - | Standard/available |
| Sound System | - | 8 |
| Source Model Column | - | ranger-wildtrak |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sub Frame | - | Ladder Frame |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Tie Down Hooks | - | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Bakkie towing support |
| Towbar | - | Bakkie towing support |
| Trailer Hitch | - | Bakkie towing support |
| Trailer Stability Assist | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trailer Sway Control | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Dynamic Stability Control |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | - | 3-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | - | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | 2993 cc |
| Cylinders | - | 6 |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Compression Ratio | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | - | 184 kW @ 5900 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | - | 600 Nm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | - | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | - | 4WD |
| Transmission | - | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 77.1 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | 251.5 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | - | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | - | Four Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | - | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | - | 10 |
| Transmission Type | - | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | - | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | - | 4WD / AWD |
| 4WD Engagement | - | Available |
| 4WD Hi Range | - | Available |
| 4WD Lo Range | - | Available where 4WD low range is fitted |
| 4WD Selector | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | - | Not Applicable |
| Drive Mode Selector | - | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Front Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | - | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | - | Available where 4WD low range is fitted |
| Axle Layout | - | 4x4 |
| Rear Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | - | 10 |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | - | 11.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | - | 9.7 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | - | 13.9 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 80 l |
| Emission Standard | - | Not Applicable |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | - | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | - | 11.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | - | 80 |
| Combined Driving Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | - | Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | - | Dynamic Stability Control |
| Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | - | Child-seat support |
| ISOFIX Mounts | - | Standard |
| Brake Assist | - | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Perimeter alarm |
| Central Locking | - | Power door dead locks |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | - | All positions |
| Front Parking Sensors | - | Standard |
| AEB | - | Not Available |
| BA | - | Not Available |
| Brake Override System | - | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | - | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | - | Standard |
| EBD | - | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Standard |
| Hill Hold | - | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | - | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | - | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | - | All positions |
| Side Airbags | - | Standard |
| Stability Control | - | Dynamic Stability Control |
| TCS | - | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | - | Driver knee |
| ABS EBD | - | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Perimeter alarm |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | - | Standard |
| Tracking System | - | Vehicle locator via app |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | - | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | - | Front and rear |
| Rear View Camera | - | Not Available |
| 360 Degree Camera | - | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | - | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | - | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | - | Not Available |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera | - | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Park Assist | - | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | - | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | - | Not Applicable |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Heated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Ambient Lighting | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre console |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1450 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1440 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | - | Not Applicable |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital instrument cluster |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 3 |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Underseat stowage |
| 60 40 Split Seat | - | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Wildtrak grade before assuming a feature is included. |
| Floor Trim | - | Carpet |
| Floor Mats | - | Carpet |
| Interior Colours | - | 3 |
| Seat Trim | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | - | SYNC |
| Apple CarPlay | - | Standard |
| Android Auto | - | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | - | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | - | 8 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | - | Digital instrument cluster |
| USB Ports | - | USB-A and USB-C |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | - | Standard |
| Wireless Android Auto | - | Standard |
| FM Radio | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Screen Size | - | 12 inch touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Standard |
| Audio | - | AM/FM stereo |
| Audio Speakers | - | 8 |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | USB-A and USB-C |
| Infotainment Screen | - | 12 inch touchscreen |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital display |
| Connected Services | - | Ford app connectivity |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Bluetooth |
| Radio | - | AM/FM |
| Touchscreen | - | 12 inch touchscreen |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lamps | - | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | - | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | - | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 18″ Alloy |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 3 |
| Body Type | - | Pickup |
| DRL | - | Standard |
| Auto Headlights | - | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 3 |
| Headlights | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Panoramic Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | - | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | - | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Locking Differential | - | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Recovery Hooks | - | Front recovery hook |
| 4WD System Type | - | Four-wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Breakover Angle | - | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Engine Sump Guard | - | Underbody protection |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 237 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 237 mm |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | - | 255/65 R18 |
| Wheel Type | - | 18″ Alloy |
| Front Brake Type | - | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Type | - | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel Type | - | 18″ Steel Wheel Size & Type: 18″ Alloy Tyre: 255/65 R18 A/T Spare Wheel: 18″ Steel |
| Wheel Rim Size | - | 18″ Alloy |
| Spare Tyre | - | 18″ Steel Wheel Size & Type: 18″ Alloy Tyre: 255/65 R18 A/T Spare Wheel: 18″ Steel |
| Tyre Type | - | 255/65 R18 |
| Wheel Diameter | - | 18″ Alloy |
| Handbrake Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Wheels | - | 18″ Alloy |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | - | 15 000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 6 year / 90 000 km |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15 000 km |
| Service Plan Duration | - | 6 year / 90 000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | - | 6 year / 90 000 km |
| Service Plan | - | 6 year / 90 000 km |
| Service Intervals | - | 15 000 km |
| Spec | Ranger Super Duty | Ranger Wildtrak |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | - | Not Applicable |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | Diesel |
Catalogue Score Withheld
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
How to Read This Comparison
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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Questions Buyers Usually Ask
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Ranger Super Duty and Ranger Wildtrak comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.