Hilux Legend vs Ranger Thunder - Race! Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 4x4 vs Ford Ranger Thunder 4x4

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If this isn't the greatest title for a video ever, I'm not sure what is.

Put on your best movie trailer voice...Legend vs Thunder!

In what sounds like a wrestling match and not a drag race, the new Toyota Hilux Legend 2.8 GD-6 RS, with the uprated 150kW motor, takes on the latest special edition from Ford, the Ranger Thunder.

Ford has managed to squeeze 157kW from its 2.0-liter BiTurbo diesel motor, but both cars have torque outputs of 500Nm.

The Ranger is a fair bit heavier though, which usually doesn't help in a drag race, but it does have a slicker shifting transmission, which will help.

Enjoy this epic match up and let us know what you think in the comments below.

0:00 Intro
3:07 Countdown
1:29 Comparison in engine power, torque, and output
2:03 Build-up to the race
2:59 First race
4:10 Recap of the first race
4:39 Second race
5:50 Outro

As of September 2021:

Ford Ranger Thunder price in South Africa:
R839,900

Toyota Hilux Legend 2.8 GD-6 price in South Africa:
R876,800

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[mjpro]

Fun and entertaining. I own a Thunder and these Legends when they pass me on the road almost full speed, I pretend to be purposefully slowing down ( to mask the embarrassment).

[njabuloshobede]

Good run guys!. I can't wait for another video that compares them in their normal day to day use. Bakkies are intended to be versatile (multi-purpose, multi-terrain), seamless city and off-road capability, load bearing and passenger comfort, towing, fuel efficient and high endurance.

[samuelmakhetha]

The reason they're our favorites is mainly because of this. They're just epic!!!

[musclehogs]

This drag race is inaccurate. Neither bakkie was fitted with the customary "Statsboer Tralies" for putting their imaginary sheep on in their residential areas farms nor were they driven with the optional 500kg Ego Package with the arm holding the door on. The Ford also needed the ridiculous fake raptor bodykit for aerodynamics and the bonnet scoop that is glued to the flat and closed bonnet.

[EWL-]

A Hilux with the new 3.3 liter V6 diesel in the 200 series would absolutely kill every other pickup in the market.

[zainchetty]

Most of these bakkies can get you to the bush. After a hard day's playing, few can bring you back. It's not called a legend for nothing....

[gerhardlloyd]

This be giving me carwow vibes.. And that's a very good thing 😁😁

[paulossizweseshibe]

Ford all day everyday, the Thunder looks amazing really epitomizes its name. Own a 3.2 wildtrak for 8 years and its a dream to drive and towing is effortless. Its a pity these cars are so damn expensive but Ranger will get the job done all day any day. 458 000km 8 years later we still going strong

[CobusDerrenberg]

What a FREAKEN AWESOME drag race !!! EPIC STUFF 😃💪!!!
Looking forward to the rest of series !
KEEP THEM COMING 😃👍👌💪!!

[ozemsadventureofrandomstuf]

Proper race! Please do rolling races as well for bakkies. Ranger all day everyday! Please race the suvs such as pajero sport against fortuner and forester against maybe discovery you know wat i mean!🏆🤞🏾

[chandamusonda]

4H in the Ford.. he had no chance of winning. Ranger all the way

[dumil]

One of the coolest drag races I’ve ever seen 🤞🏽

[sizwenzama]

Finnaly the one I have been waiting for

[mustapha_a]

Seeing any Ford on the long road is very scarce... But seeing Hiluxs, Fortunas, and Land Cruises passing by is too familiar. Just shows which Brand is the real king of the road.

[mixonyoni]

This is the best comparison in the world

[hsmedsvik]

Nice. Now I’m eagerly awaiting the new Landcruiser 300 review

[mso]

More power is good, less weight is better. I would still have the Ranger though. Its better to drive and more comfortable.

[gabrielpillay]

Hey Ciro. I would love to see you guys do a reliability test to see which one breaks first....

[kiar]

I dont know if you're going to include this because you never do but, could you add a portion about long term reliability, many people overlook that and just focus on the warranty but i know many people with rangers that have had complete engine rebuilds and transmision replacements. It was a shock to me as a ranger fan but i can't overlook that and have moved to looking at an alternative.

[nkosikhonamazongolo]

It's called a legend, why are you still asking questions and comparing things?..