2020 Ford Ranger v Toyota Hilux: Tug of War | Australia's favourite utes battle it out! | CarAdvice

Can the ultimate automotive battle in Australia be solved with physics?

If you have read our comparison between Australia’s two favourite cars, you’ll know that the battle for the top sales position is being fought on many fronts, with each vehicle giving or taking ground depending on buyer criteria.

One leads in tech, the other in ergonomics. One has more load space, the other has more cabin space. One is better on-road, the other better off it. Key points for many buyers, but the importance and weighting essentially depends on your specific needs.

So is there a better way to solve this neck and neck battle? And if there isn’t a better way, is there say, a more fun way?

To find out, we’ve thrown process out the window and resorted to basic shenanigans by strapping the 2020 Toyota Hilux to a 2020 Ford Ranger in a four-by-four tug-of-war!

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[rogerbairstow]

For what its worth we did this at our work about 6 months ago on concrete. The Ranger 3.2l cleaned up with ease. Both vehicles automatics.

[dennisdmenace]

All terrain tyres, or go on a paved surface.

[carholic-szqv]

For a fair testing just load the bed equally to give the rear wheels traction

[Cynthiaanderson]

I agree with one of the comments. Would be interesting if you put a load into each car. Roughly half of the payload.

[anterolindsted]

Try again after 20 years or Toyota will win, hands down.💪🤣👍

[Christoph]

Please do these tests on pavements and same tyres if possible. I bet a lot of viewers would love a series of these comparing different utes. But like others have stated this doesn't really test much.

[yfzracer]

Do the test in low range 2 or 4wd or both but have the rope slack and both vehicles idling along and then see who stalls or looses traction first.

[TheDarknessConsumesMe]

2012 - 2017 Hilux vs 2021 Mazda BT-50


(The huge model year difference would be interesting to see how they compare)

[kaseykwena]

When he said "but I know you ain't gonna be happy about that" it kicked the shit😂 outta me

[maiaki]

Both utes are good, but I recon HILUX is all-rounded and more flexible.

[andrewj.salmon]

Smaller engine, lighter Toyota - Ford should have put this one in the bag..but of course the Japanese levered it off and in my book a win

[vsetfan]

Next round, telsa cybertruck, vs Ford Ranger, or Toyota Hilux who will win?

[ardyaprilianta]

I understand toyota resell value is the best. In my experience on buying ute, you will pay -+ $10k more for the toyota hilux compared to bt50 (sr5 vs xtr 4x4). And most likely you will get -+ $10k more when selling the hilux. But I rather pocket the money early on and swap with new ones when 5 years lease ended.

[antonov]

Nothing compares to Hilux, this truck is battle proven

[tonesbones]

Physics is physics.
Assuming both have equal tyre brand, size, wear and pressure, any difference in tyre traction would primarily be achieved by the different weights pushing down on the tyres. That said the hilux was more impressive in this test.
To make it a fair contest of power to wheels you would have to have them having equal tyres, weighing the exact same amount and on a grippier surface.
A controlled 'equal weight' test is the only one you could take seriously.
A subaru forester could beat them both of these utes if you loaded it up with cement bags, mind you it would probably break.

[ailsapeck]

Why was there smoke coming from the grass?

[AP-mnos]

Should have used the 2.0l Ranger. Also the 3.2 vs 2.0 ranger tug of war would be good.

[JohnJohnson-Aotearoa]

2.8 V 3.2 Tug of war. I would have thought the 3.2 had, more towing power then that. Anyhow still both great trucks !

[gabrielbasanes]

TOYOTA IS THE SUCCESSFUL CAR IN THE WORLD .. .IN TERMS OF MENTAINANCE.. MOBILITY AND FRIENDLY USED... TO THE USER...

[nicopillay]

This video was great publicity for the rope manufacturer