2023 FORD RANGER vs. LANDCRUISER 79 SERIES! Which is the better touring 4WD?

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The Ford Ranger Wildtrak is up against the 79 series Landcruiser in the ultimate test to prove which one is the better tough tourer!
Join Graham as he pits these two 4WD’s against each other in Queensland’s Glass House Mountains, testing their off-road capability on some rutted out tracks, their touring ability on some corrugations and their towing capacity with a caravan on the back. Only one of these 4WD’s can win, so stay tuned until the end to find out which one Graham picked.
Both of these 4WD’s have one thing in common and that’s a top-notch MITS Alloy tray & canopy setup! Talk to the experts at mitsalloy.com.au/ for more info.
Which of these two tough tourers would you pick? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Topics Covered:
00:00-01:25 Intro
01:25-08:27 Off-road Capability
08:27-13:59 Full Time Tourer
13:59-18:30 Towing On & Off Road
18:30-20:58 Which Would We Pick?
#4wd247 #4x4 #offroad #79series #fordranger

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@haydenmtb4lif791 Жыл бұрын

Put the ranger in towing mode and engine braking is done for you, also the OFFROAD modes in the ranger disables all the sensors for you

@stevecam724 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I don't know why they didn't use it properly, guess he's to old for new tech (probably can't use all the features on a smart phone/tablet either 😂😂).

@paulmcintosh5589 11 ай бұрын

STOP IT!!!, the toyota fan boys still think points and fuel injection is not going to be any good at all we will all be going back to points in a few years.

@Tampa_tom 11 ай бұрын

I’m a yo-yo boy

@kwojciech Жыл бұрын

Like I always said, Ford have always been known for their comfort. You need to be comfortable while you wait for the tow truck and I talk from experience! 😂

@samcooper4984 Жыл бұрын

Lmfao so I hear

@jamezxh Жыл бұрын

No idea.

@ronniegauci3843 Жыл бұрын

bull crap

@travismoon5290 Жыл бұрын

I can agree, like sitting in a couch while broken down👌

@NateH-qd7bm Жыл бұрын

Toyota's are more reliable no beef with Ford owners

@mikenlife7005 Жыл бұрын

I think for most everyday people, the ranger is the definite pick. Not everyone is touring remote on a regular basis as Graham is doing.

@CurlyHeadedFark Жыл бұрын

People saying “let’s see the ranger in 5 years time” my current ranger is 2012 5cyl manual with nearly 300,000 on it, abused everyday for work with a canopy full of tools and ladders on the roof etc and hasn’t missed a beat, ordered a new wildtrak last month seeing as current one has been pretty reliable

@pantoqwerty Жыл бұрын

From a manual to the lemon auto. You may find the modern version less reliable than your current one.

@0IIy Жыл бұрын

Seen that 79 have more than it’s fair share of problems as well

@TheNyanCatReborn 4 ай бұрын

My 2014 bt50 manual has 400,000ks on it and never had any major work done, just a clutch

@harveysmith100 Жыл бұрын

Can't we repeat the test when they are both 30 years old?

@carlmenzel8744 Жыл бұрын

No the ford will be a milo tin 🤷

@Bigsoot7393 Жыл бұрын

What do you expect the cruiser to gain power, increase capability, gain comfort, gain an automatic transmission in 30 years?

@pantoqwerty Жыл бұрын

@@Bigsoot7393 It can gain power pretty easy seeing as it is massively detuned out of the factory whereas the Ford can’t gain much without adding reliability issues. That’s why showing factory figures is moot on a vehicle that will get tuned

@0IIy Жыл бұрын

Cost the mits lads $282k to build and repair so certainly not bulletproof

@harrywalker968 Жыл бұрын

????????????...you cant re test things that are door stops..

@chefcamsey1375 Жыл бұрын

Personally i've found when I get overtaken by both of these vehicles. I normally hear the landcruiser first and see the ranger first haha

@kyleblake6971 Жыл бұрын

It's good to hear from someone who appreciates a manual. I don't care if I can take off from a set of lights in the city while eating a pie. When I'm driving the vehicle, that's what I'm concentrating on. It's a good feeling to take off gently, make nice gentle gear changes and be in complete control of the vehicle

@bryancarson4838 Жыл бұрын

For remote touring I’d take the 79 every time. It’s proven, tough, and reliable.

@MR-hu1bx 6 ай бұрын

But unfortunately 79’s are not reliable at all mate

@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269 Жыл бұрын

It would be wise to lower the center of gravity and widen the track width on the 79. It's pretty dangerous on tough tracks

@harrywalker968 Жыл бұрын

it has no wheel travel..its built for mining,,not 4x4ing..

@bustifurr Жыл бұрын

They def for the long road, dont like to much obstacles, I just widened by back and wow makes such a big difference, she feels super straight, fallen in love all over again, she a 2010 76, cheers legends

@Shilo-fc3xm Жыл бұрын

It's a vehicle for experienced drivers. Particularly experienced off roaders.

@jerrymyahzcat Жыл бұрын

@@Shilo-fc3xmit’s a piece of crap.

@cliffgare3390 Жыл бұрын

The front track is wider then the back.. ha ha great engineering there Toyota 😂

@motorsportfreak1 Жыл бұрын

Ranger has 2” lift and 33” Cruiser has 3” and 35s”??? Also last time I looked the Ranger has a longer wheelbase and wider track compared to the 79. So technically it’s a bigger vehicle?

@carterhibberson2390 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I didn’t that the ranger is bigger in track dimensions

@carterhibberson2390 Жыл бұрын

Know **

@johnnysmith9916 Жыл бұрын

Plus the 79 is twin locked too, not really fair😂

@sunshinecatcher8779 Жыл бұрын

Ranger just because to make the 79 livable would be soooo expensive

@miggity_mac Жыл бұрын

yup i spent nearly $200k on my 79

@animalscars3799 Жыл бұрын

@@miggity_mac get fucked 😂😂😂 200k!?!?

@LuqmanAbdullahMohammed3005 Жыл бұрын

WOOOOHOOOO ... Big love from 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 LOVE THE VIDS GUYS

@4x4andfishing Жыл бұрын

Actually drove about halfway up North with a few engineers from Ford and they were in a Ranger and Everest. Was quite impressed with the power they have and fuel economy although I was fully loaded for the Cape. Doing a pull from 80km the Ranger did pull away and my 76 has 185kw and 580nm with 35s. It was also interesting on the last stop we went a pub and it was very interesting getting feedback from rhe guys that were part of its development. They did mention a couple of things with sensors they will update for the next model.

@farzana6676 Жыл бұрын

Next model? When is that? In like 6 to 8 years?

@4x4andfishing Жыл бұрын

@@farzana6676 more like 2 or 3

@ultimateadventuresblog6564 Жыл бұрын

@@4x4andfishing Wasn't Gareth was it?

@4x4andfishing Жыл бұрын

@@ultimateadventuresblog6564 A couple of English fellas and Gareth rings a bell, but I'm shocking with names.

@matthardey6722 Жыл бұрын

Another great show from Graham……. He’s on a roll with his quality content 👍

@matthalpin1981 Жыл бұрын

With the Ranger becoming one of the top selling 4WDs in Australia I would be surprised if it is hard to get spare parts when you break down - even in remote areas. The Ford Ranger is as popular as the Hilux or Landcruiser these days as far as I can tell.

@Rafiki_lec Жыл бұрын

yeah theyre popular but the new ranger is a new platform, with new engine options, transmistions ( kinda), and electrical systems. a 79 is a well known and established platform that most if not all mechanics and techs have some experience in with simple systems and procedures. if you breakdown or have a drama just about anywhere you can take it into a workshop and the techs will know most common faults, i cant say the same about a ranger and many of the new dual cabs as theyre updated alot more regularly.

@daniel-it2lw 11 ай бұрын

that whole thing about toyota is bullshit, if you need stuff its "we need to order that in"

@TheXcrazymanxX 11 ай бұрын

Engine is from Land Rover/Jag so those parts should already be readily available.

@Flying_GC 8 ай бұрын

@@Rafiki_lecthe Ranger isn't a new platform, it's really a facelift. The motor is out of an F150, and the transmission has been around for a decade.

@Ante770 7 ай бұрын

As someone who fixes cars for a living good fkn luck getting parts for any car 😂 popularity just means more common breaking parts are on back order or need to be sent in from somewhere else

@jmrocks5060 Жыл бұрын

If I was going to the middle of bloody nowhere, I would take the 79. It’s the most common vehicle here and would be easier to fix and find spare parts.

@cymans1164 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that ford re invented the dual cab ute segment and that's why If you are a Toyota guy just wait for the next gen Hilux it will be pretty close on the spec to be competitive

@simmo6035 Жыл бұрын

How did for reinvent the dual cab? Evolution is probably the word you are looking for.

@cymans1164 Жыл бұрын

@@simmo6035technically ford ranger and mazda BT-50 is the first to have a 3500kg brake towing capacity and 800mm wading depth and a rear diff lock as standard and the first to have a dual climate control and electric power seat and 7 airbags not to mention 5 star ncap rating back in 2012 then Holden Colorado,isuzu Dmax Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi triton and Nissan navara.

@silkyfox7603 Жыл бұрын

It bothers me that they complain about the sensors, even though you can turn them off

@Jacobtheunwise Жыл бұрын

You have to turn them off everytime you get back in the vehicle. If you just turned them off and they stayed like that it wouldn't be an issue

@silkyfox7603 Жыл бұрын

@@Jacobtheunwise not sure about the new ones, but the old ones you could program it to automatically turn all senses off in four-wheel-drive high and low

@IISIDESWIPEZII Жыл бұрын

@@Jacobtheunwise literally hit one button when you’re doing the tracks and they’ll never come on again until you turn off the ranger. What is so difficult about that?

@Jacobtheunwise Жыл бұрын

@IISIDESWIPEZII its more than one button and when i go 4wding we go for atleast a whole day and the car is turned off a half dozen times atleast...

@dolguldur4706 Жыл бұрын

Yes you can turn it off..but if its broken,your dashboard will show that christmas tree light sign light up 😂

@chrisandshazza01 Жыл бұрын

Man I’ve done serious time in Toyotas - we run 79’s at work and have done round Oz twice in shorty 40s including the CSR. Drove a mates 76 back from Hedland to the east coast via the Nullarbor in 21. It’s a no brainer for me, I’d take that Ranger anyday and happily risk breakin down in comfort 🤘🤘

@daniel-it2lw 11 ай бұрын

hahahah

@user-rx3kc9lw4d Жыл бұрын

Safety has to be the number 1 priority for me when my family is on board touring Australia towing our van. We have a next gen V6 and its been a great thing for us, comfortable, powerful and is economical to run.

@steamify8871 Жыл бұрын

Hate to break it to you graham but tanks have exceptional turning circles

@markholly3757 Жыл бұрын

Ahh, yes, Graham never had a black beret.

@MohammadKhan-nb5xl Жыл бұрын

All depends how much you trust your vehicle and how you maintain it. 3 weeks ago I did a outback nsw run from Sydney. 3500 km round trip including 1500 km outback dirt road. And I did it with my trusty 2006 nissan xtrail which got 292000 km on clock.

@FatherSonAdventures87 Жыл бұрын

Let’s get these guys to a million subs. Champions😊

@80serieslandcruiser Жыл бұрын

Great video fellas!

@Nashic12 Жыл бұрын

All vehicles have their pros and cons, depends on what the purchaser is seeking 👍Both capable vehicles

@harrywalker968 Жыл бұрын

both crap.. 79 built wrong,, ranger re calls..

@Nashic12 Жыл бұрын

@@harrywalker968 I'm guessing a push bike suits you better mate

@stan_smith395 Жыл бұрын

@@Nashic12 dont worry he drives a patrol cruisers only come in mens

@pariscooper5458 Жыл бұрын

These Rangers have all sorts wrong with them 😂

@datboileefy3612 Жыл бұрын

i have to go with the ranger. been driving one since they came out and i love all the tech in them. my favorite thing is when towing my camper trailer it's a breeze

@bnaccas76 Жыл бұрын

'79 with a turning circle of a tank! Thats pretty good!

@loose_unit Жыл бұрын

I’d take the 79 just because it’s a dream rig. The ranger is probably the better overall choice though :)

@jamieboydmusic6956 Жыл бұрын

Whilst I am a huge fan of the Ranger. I would take the 79 for reliability and proven longevity. Because I want to go remote. I also believe re-sale would be better on the Toyota. Ironically I have a Ranger and a Landrover both with Ford Engines - one recently replaced. Great Video Guys!!

@harrywalker968 Жыл бұрын

dont,,buy one.. there built wrong, diffs different widths , starter under inlet,, alt. on the ground.. cramped,, no wheel travel.. do yourself a favour,,buy a gu nissan.. toyota is a badge.. like range rover.. nissan, 4.2tdi, no computer, no problems.. i drive yank 4x4rs,,cos they work..built right.. 1975 f250 highboy,, locker front,, job done.. easier paying for fuel than repairs.. rangers are crap..drive train problems.. f250 highboy, 26'' to the sill,,std,,,5 sp zf. dana 60, dana 44 high pin.. cut to swb.. 35,s. granny first..

@triggerhappy8872 Жыл бұрын

Whatta load of bullshit Toyotas break down more than any other vehicles how did ya get to that conclusion?. Go read the Ranger forums & read all the horror stories about engine & gearboxes letting go.

@juankyboy123 Жыл бұрын

@@miki_bukovica5883have you ever own a Land Cruiser? I Offroad with jeeps, patrols, land rovers, Mitsubishis, Toyotas usually never breaks, compared to other brands, jeeps breaks a lot, I just came home from a 100kilometers 4LO only trip, no issues, jeep broke front differential, Mitsubishi front drive shaft

@orseysaucey9255 7 ай бұрын

@@juankyboy123Now are you driving the 4.0L jeeps or the new luxury bullshit?

@juankyboy123 7 ай бұрын

@@orseysaucey9255I drive a Land Cruiser, the jeep that broke is a 1998, 4.0 jeep Cherokee

@4x4CampingandAdventures Жыл бұрын

Going around Aus would be the Ranger all day everyday

@escapetoeverywhereaustralia Жыл бұрын

Doing my 3rd lap now. Would never do it in anything but a Ranger. Loving the next gen. 👍

@warricksegers7077 Жыл бұрын

Just take plenty of spare parts.

@escapetoeverywhereaustralia Жыл бұрын

@@warricksegers7077 why would I need spare parts?

@SamDrives Жыл бұрын

I think getting some spacers for the 79 would make a big difference in its stability.

@edlockey193 Жыл бұрын

Ford's V6 is the same engine as the F-150 in the US, designed in 2004. Tried and tested already. The rest of the ranger was designed in Australia and has a proven record already.

@theofilusbouwer3430 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but same engine that is in land rover discovery 3/4 ford lion v6 .really hope they solved the engine snapping crankshaft issue

@marshalllennan5396 11 ай бұрын

They fixed the crankshaft issues. Redesigned the whole motor. (Forged crank shaft, etc)

@travistake895 Жыл бұрын

79s all day every day 🤞🏾❤️

@silkyfox7603 Жыл бұрын

So I’m flooded a 2014 Ranger up to the indicators in salt water. After half an hour was able to get it out up to the console. The car was filled with salt water. I had no interior lights I have no headlights. I couldn’t even see if the car was in drive according to the dash was still able to drive at home to clean it out and strip it have now got everything working on it properly only had to replace the starter motor and clean every single connecting pin on the inside of the cabin but even though those things went wrong, I was still able to drive at home to work on it at no point. Did I need a tow truck

@Jacobtheunwise Жыл бұрын

You got lucky bud 2014 was literally the worst year for rangers

@NathsHim Жыл бұрын

This video really showed how bad the 79s are at everything but driving down a dirt road 😂 even then I’d still take the ranger cause I’m sure as hell it’s comfort

@clayontwowheels2562 Жыл бұрын

Who cares, lets just get out and enjoy the country 👍 I actually like them both. I recently bought my first 79 (brand new) and I love it. I would love the Ford as well 👍.

@manyuhahulisani2091 Жыл бұрын

I love the Ford as well against all odds I'd take it willing with open arms👍 but overall everyone loves different utes/bakkies, i believe they all are capable in their own way

@Party_Ranger97 Жыл бұрын

I’d honestly take the ranger. But I got a question for you graham, you would take the 79 because parts are readily available, but with the big Y62, are parts for that readily available? I only ask this because if they aren’t, then what’s the difference between the ranger and the Y62?

@tim8deb Жыл бұрын

Good call

@TheDizzymarskell Жыл бұрын

👀

@cjaussienerfer8169 Жыл бұрын

That’s a fair point to call out, however the Y62 came out years ago (google is saying Feb 2013), so your comparing a vehicle that’s been around for just over a decade to a vehicle that’s only just been released last year. Potentially a strong point you made but time is it’s factor of proving grounds.

@Jayden.Dean25 Жыл бұрын

Problem is you don’t see many 79 series on the 2nd motor and 3rd transmission at 40,000kms

@cjaussienerfer8169 Жыл бұрын

@@Jayden.Dean25 If that’s a punch to the next gen ranger that’s a fair point, not a good start for them. Even the px3 had many issues with 10speed auto system. I would pick my PX2 ranger, already got proven designs and simple enough to work with in a pinch.

@iceyibis4876 Жыл бұрын

Personally I’d say give the ranger a go, because we’re never going to know how reliable it is if it’s not tested, as well as that in quite a few of the 4wd247 videos and from other sources, the trips the 79’s have done, they’ve performed well but also still have issues the same as other vehicles. So I’d say if you really worried about breaking down and not having parts to fix the issue the 79’s the way but I really think the ranger should be given a chance because from what I’ve seen on the street there’s already quite a few out there. I think it really comes down to personal preference and what you really want from a vehicle out of the box.

@wizzylizzy69 Жыл бұрын

After working at ford, and Toyota, fords aren’t reliable lol.

@mikex4941 Жыл бұрын

Then again, it's a Ford. At least where I'm from, in terms of reliability and maintenance, no doubt I'd go with the Toyota if given the choice. Ford vehicles aren't bad per se, just that looking after them and being confident in them all the time is particularly harder to do, not to mention Ford parts are much more expensive and harder to source outside the US than 'Yota parts.

@kylebutler7142 Жыл бұрын

79 series clutch is terrible from factory. These days parts can be flown in quickly with Sparesbox etc. And they will give you a list of parts to take with you to the cape.

@ianweal3081 Жыл бұрын

@@kylebutler7142you guys can't have it both ways, claim they're reliable whilst at the same time applauding a good dealer network so parts are readily available from either the dealer network or aftermarket parts suppliers. Do you comprehend the contradiction here? If reliable, why the hell does sparesbox have a ready to go pack of spares for them, haha 😂 I twas a fanboy, owned one and absolutely learnt to despise the bloody thing. Thank Christ for GU Patrols.

@pantoqwerty Жыл бұрын

@@ianweal3081 A car can be reliable i.e. starts every time, gearbox fine etc but you break a shaft on a gnarly climb or because you encounter a situation where you have to give it the lead boot. That’s a reliable vehicle where spare parts are needed. Unreliable is where something shits itself because is unhappy with its sensors and goes repeatedly into limp mode. You can have it both ways, you just need to think harder.

@jl991825 Жыл бұрын

Fuel consumption and comfort is a big part of ownership for me, as is the propensity for any of the dual cabs to have their chassis do the banana when loaded close to limits, towing, on rough roads. Im critical of this review because both vehicles were modified and these questions weren't answered.

@ciarankean3595 Жыл бұрын

I really liked this comparison it was interesting to see what other people thought, but… I’m going 79 every day of the week and twice on Sundays. They are reliable, they look amazing. Not that comfortable, but com’n be a man. Most importantly they are reliable, will get you out of anywhere you put it, and spare parts are everywhere. Anyway that’s just my opinion.

@MR-hu1bx 6 ай бұрын

Bhahaha mate they are so far from reliable it’s not funny. Hand down the most overrated car in History. The V8 79’s are complete rubbish

@philmcritchie3568 9 ай бұрын

Just took new Wildtrack down to the Eyre Peninsular, Flinders, Innaminka, Broken Hill, Menindee and back to Sydney. 9500km in 4 weeks. Plenty of gravel and softer side tracks including a number of 4wd tracks in Merna Mora, Moolooloo and Arkaroola stations. A few minor issues but generally a dream to drive. Always plenty of power and terrific control on steeper, tighter tracks. Big tick in the box from me.

@peterj5751 Жыл бұрын

I’m taking a 200 series which gives you the reliability and spare parts support of the 79 with more comfort than either. In fact I did. I admit they are completely different vehicles and 200 series is no longer available, but the current options all leave me a bit cold for the reasons you stated. Between the two, it has to be the Ranger. The 79 is crude even after spending the whole new cost of the vehicle again in modifications.

@nathantyrrell1679 Жыл бұрын

Love how you lead with reliability but back it up with needing spare parts lol

@peterj5751 Жыл бұрын

@@nathantyrrell1679 there is nothing wrong with a back-up plan just in case. 😄 Having said that, I mention mainly because this comparison referred to it as a positive for the Toyota. I’ve never needed to utilise that network and I’m not convinced you’ll need it for the Ranger either.

@Ozfreerider2504 Жыл бұрын

And it gives you about 700 kgs payload which I guarentee you can’t stay below and if you’re towing , forget about it

@Sh1tstir Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately to turn a 200 into the touring rigs as shown it needs to be chopped and that's expensive, yeah sure you can tour out of a wagon but its not as easy when compared to a canopy. Did they ever release the 200 as a dual cab from factory

@peterj5751 Жыл бұрын

@@Sh1tstir we’ve found the wagon well fitted out suits us for touring well but I can see why twin cabs with canopy are popular. But if you look at the cost of trying to make the 79 comfortable converting a 200 starts to look cheap. Plenty of people end up spending $80 - $90 grand getting the dream 79 series together on top of the purchase price.

@danielkimanzi376 Жыл бұрын

79 it’s my choice,it can do touring anywhere on earth 🌍 it’s known as a police pickup in my country Kenya 🇰🇪

@danielkimanzi376 Жыл бұрын

This rigs are un breakable

@andrews7046 Жыл бұрын

Coming from a 75 driver. I love taking the 75 on big trips but I wish it had more power and space inside the cab so I would definitely buy a 79 if I had the money for it. Also solid front axles are fantastic on rough roads and can take so much more abuse and can fit bigger tyres without worrying about snapping cvs.

@fachu2 Жыл бұрын

Surely with the 20K you would spend on the 79 to make it comfortable etc.. You could buy some Ranger spares before going bush. To me it sounds like the Ranger is the the pick no mater what. Hey Graham, how does the Ranger compare to your Y62?

@JimBob-vb8oz Жыл бұрын

Depends on who’s sponsoring the show 😂😂

@shanedwyer4881 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t call 184kw and 600nm for the Ranger and 151kw and 430nm for the 79 Series similar power figures. The outputs from the V8 are a joke. The 4 cylinder Hilux produces 150kw and 500nm.

@wernerboeinck9467 Жыл бұрын

A nice and (I think) fair comparison. Thanks.

@christopherharris6005 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always 4WD 24/7 Crew.

@australianmade2659 Жыл бұрын

As a guy who can only afford a Subaru outback I’d take whatever one you don’t want

@jasonsmith690 Жыл бұрын

Ranger might be the same price range as 79, but 79 the 30-40k mods to get it set up. Plus the extreme Tojo parts pricing .Save your money try new tech, Glad someone has put there hand up to equalise the touring industry. 😊😊😊

@hazadventures Жыл бұрын

Ranger all day any day I have had my px3 new since 2021 already put 60000km on it spent about 35000 towing my 3 ton van took it to the cape last year nt the year before has not missed a beat.

@kinektion 11 ай бұрын

Good to know, just got my 2022 ranger last week, took it out on the beach and it drove so much better than my old ranger, turning on 4L turned off all the sensors and she just cruised along

@bretthannah1132 Жыл бұрын

There’s a whole lot of people in these comments that have never actually driven a 79 😂

@harrywalker968 Жыл бұрын

i dont have to,,ive been driving v8 4x4rs since the 70,s.. plus,, the problems & expense of fixing a 79,,is bs.. you buy toyota for the badge, not what it is.. bs vehicle, not a 4x4..last decent toyota was the 80 series,, & even that,,they fkt up.. jap sht is jap sht,period.. unless its a nissan gu..i dont drive & never will,,buy a jap 4x4..too many problems to fix..i dont have to drive a 4x4 to know its faults.. mate said,, drive my 80,,youll buy one,,,no fkn way.. 1 have 4 yank 4x4rs.. my s/duty, 4.2 tdi, no computer, no glow plugs, 3'' system, 3 valves, ohc, indirect injection,,what you need,, 700nm.. 13 lt 100.. tows 5.5t no problems,, turns better than a 79 chunk.. &, more comfy,more room, quiet, easy to work on,, at 225ks alt sht.. thats it... you can stik your pogo stik up your fkn ass..

@dre5973 Жыл бұрын

I haven't but I'd get it over any 4x4

@Eurekalawnspecialist Жыл бұрын

To right mate.

@troymarshall3621 Жыл бұрын

79 are best for touring fullstop iv done it in been in tin can dual cabs n nothing beats the 79s they are a work horse

@Eurekalawnspecialist Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the weight difference of the 2 Ute's. The first mistake people make with 70s is not running them on parabolics.

@adamheapy8603 Жыл бұрын

These side by side comparisons are always split at the end. A fairer comparison would be a stock 79 and a stock Wildtrak. I’ve driven both and while a 79 might be a good farm truck, they aren’t a comfortable tourer.

@recorridosrd 11 ай бұрын

The Ranger stock could break on that challenge on the video

@garykelly4689 8 ай бұрын

A properly conducted and presented comparo . Well done men . I only just picked up my wildtrak , butcan totally understand the parts and knowledge of years of running around every corner of Aus with toyotas in general . The new ranger will have to prove itself , but there is only one way to do that

@rhysbutcher681 Жыл бұрын

Used to have a ranger was a good car then it started to have some problems rear diff/ tail shaft/ injectors on the way out few other little bits. Got over it so bought a 76 series landcruiser yes you have to spend money on them BUT for me building it up and making it my own has been fun. Plus every time I drive it it puts a smile on my face

@emmanueldalakakis2119 Жыл бұрын

Mate, they just don't get it.. you hot the nail on the head.

@livingtotour Жыл бұрын

As a rule I would never have a series 1 anything until it has been proven but I get to drive a v6 ranger regularly and I would happily take one over the over priced farm truck anyday

@jasonpb27 Жыл бұрын

you get "engine braking" when selecting "tow mode" in the ranger and you can disable the sensors as well through the same mode selector. I knew without watching this Toyota was always going to win, amusing he drives a Isuzu D-MAX and talks about parts availability as for the justification though.

@chickeyadventures2049 Жыл бұрын

ranger without a doubt, once upon a time the land cruiser was new. cant be scared of change, give it a go, the thing is tough as nails

@mishaguevara Жыл бұрын

Lacking in experience Obviously...

@0IIy Жыл бұрын

Cruiser is great as a farm truck but you’d be crazy to get one as a router unless your prepared to spend 272k on it like the mits lads

@beach2bushaustralia 10 ай бұрын

I had a touring Ford Ranger setup, got rid of it and now have a modified 79.... Why did I go to the 79 from the Ranger...? Reliability...! The Ranger did good by me, but it was a 2016 model and things started to go on it... I basically couldn't trust it. I had a 1991 Hilux dual cab for 30 years, I'd trust the old Hilux over a newer 4x4 like the Ranger... 79 series, It's not as comfy as the Ranger... But way more fun to drive...!

@bennewfield3038 Жыл бұрын

Question for 4WD. Why am I not seeing many videos of Graham and Sean on the trails together anymore. I enjoyed watching the humor between you two. I'm kinda missing it lol.

@Malc664 Жыл бұрын

That young bloke absent is the reason I'm watching. Plus Grahams solo stuff in the Y62. Yeah some comedy was great but the young guy was too much with the banter. Over did it

@chrisoh6627 Жыл бұрын

They had a falling out

@innocrates Жыл бұрын

The 79 is an absolute beast even with the high centre of gravity

@0IIy Жыл бұрын

Until it rolls anyway

@Eurekalawnspecialist Жыл бұрын

And I would imagine there is a big weight difference.

@Darndiddlyarn Жыл бұрын

79 for me, hands down. Spent my whole life driving trucks and tractors so agricultural with manual is no bother.

@pauldeaves6451 Жыл бұрын

Great review guys. 79 for me. But the Ranger wow.

@sanchaynarain3532 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see the Ford V6 5-years down the line 😜😜

@TheDizzymarskell Жыл бұрын

Be on the scrap heap, broken. 😂

@edlockey193 Жыл бұрын

It's the same engine they use in the F-150 in the US, designed in 2004. It's been tested

@ryanmartin299 Жыл бұрын

Hey Graham could you make another video explaining and going through testing good vehicles for beginners and even in a different video OT would be cool to soo you build up a Lil Suzuki seirra ute and even a Brumby. -Ryan,love your video.

@joby988 8 ай бұрын

I have always been around the Toyota's in my younger years. But now to my retirement and not being so "Out there" I wound like to get a Ford Ranger. Just for their car like comfort and being in the 4x4 life. Since 11 years old and now a larger man at 60, Ford Ranger. Please, thank you for your content and loving it, Joe.

@CeasarEdroma Ай бұрын

I do Safaris as a tour guide in Africa. With the kind of terrain we have in the game parks, you more than 100% need a vehicle with as few computer controlled parts as possible. The 79 is what you would call a bullet proof vehicle. Everything on this vehicle may die but as long as the engine keeps running, it will take you home

@daineseboy78 Жыл бұрын

What’s the bet graham ends up in a ranger instead of the d max

@braddavy186 Жыл бұрын

How'd the fuel score go?

@matthewpetersen4306 Жыл бұрын

Already bought a wildtrack, just gotta wait for it to arrive😊

@craig2795 Жыл бұрын

I drive the previous model Ranger currently and am frothing to get my hands on the new model. A few years back i was a sworn Toyota driver hands down, but those days have changed. I can take a stock standard Ranger and its good to go.

@bigboy9842 Жыл бұрын

79 is better if you throw 100k at it lol

@boxerproductions4097 Жыл бұрын

Ranger any day of the week, and I'm an Amarok guy (I'd like to see that comparison!). The 79 is big, heavy, agricultural and thirsty. I get the reliability thing and parts availability, but with all the other cons of the Ranger, I'd be happy to sit and wait for parts if that ACTUALLY eventuated.

@TheNiekerk Жыл бұрын

The 79 is an obvious choice. Manual gearbox, reliability, solid front axle and parts availability to name a few. The lion engine frim Ford has a bad rep for snapping cranks and bearing issues. Hopefully Ford has sorted this. For work it is the 79 any day of the week. Comfort on longer trips......Fortuner, Prado or 200.

@philsymons9614 Жыл бұрын

Crackin Vid. Graham I'd love to see a comparison between your 62 vs that 79. Currently I am wheeling a 79 around town in WA while my Amarok is parked up. The cruiser is a better drivers car due to the high seating position and the torque of the glorious V8 but the comfort of the Rok wins hands down for the passengers. The 79 is easier to park than the Rok too but the fuel consumption of the 2.0 litre twin turbo wins the final battle. That being said I will be sad to hand back the keys of the cruiser.

@adambutton7622 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to when the 4wd content comes back . So much more they said this year.

@edennorthyt8702 Жыл бұрын

Graham and Shawn have just done in Simpson in the farm truck and old patrol I think and have don't the cape again reopening a old track in the daintree should have a few things coming from what I've seen on Instagram but not to much on the 4wding and the tracks haven't been to interesting recently

@adambutton7622 Жыл бұрын

@@edennorthyt8702 looking forward to it

@bobss3704 Жыл бұрын

This style of Ranger has been around since 2012 with the advent of the PX2, so I feel that the latest is more of a development in progress than completely new so spares are probably not such an issue as made out.

@TundraShiz Жыл бұрын

LC79 baby!!! I wish we had them in the US. I'd kill for an LC ute

@gregshaw4280 Жыл бұрын

Most of my family and myself have driven fords for years, but not anymore we have all switched brands. I would choose the Cruser hands down😊

@toddmarvosh4105 Жыл бұрын

I'd take the 79! Mainly because we don't get them in the States much. They are just cool 😎 plus a solid axle up front.

@ExpatonTwoWheels Жыл бұрын

Why do you think the solid axle is a plus? Just strength? Usually Jeep guys like it for traction and flex, but the 79 doesn’t have flex without some serious suspension work. It’s definitely a downside on the road. IFS handles so much better, and in this company, flex is the same.

@toddmarvosh4105 Жыл бұрын

@ExpatonTwoWheels it's a week link, CV axles are not as strong. Unless you plan on throwing gobs of money at them. So for remote reliabilit, I have a preference for solid axles. I own one of each. One is awesome on the highway and higher speed off road, the other is just more fun to drive. To each their own. I'd take the 79 because they are just cool! And I like solid axles.

@warricksegers7077 Жыл бұрын

Would love to bring mine over to the US and explore that magnificent country in a 79.

@jayd3931 9 ай бұрын

@@toddmarvosh4105 I moved from Canada to Australia, and I thought I wanted a 70 series until I drove one, and I've spent half my life off road.

@westysadventures Жыл бұрын

Would love to see the build sheet and price of the 2 vehicles. That 79 would be a good 50k more expensive than the ranger all done. Ill take my ranger any day over the 79

@troymarshall3621 Жыл бұрын

It's also 50x better than that tin can ranger😝😆😄

@ianweal3081 Жыл бұрын

@@troymarshall3621Interesting, the review clearly didn't indicate your optimistic opinion here, in all aspects the ranger shit on it. Only thing Toyota was praised for is supposed reliability, and if that was the case, why the hell do you care if there's a dealer or spares available, possibly because they're not as claimed. Hmm!! Aside from the claimed reliability, if you do operate a 70 series Toyota, I feel for you, the fatigue from driving one would be horrendous.

@danielking5194 Жыл бұрын

Another bloke wishing they had a 79 but instead they just bag them

@ianweal3081 Жыл бұрын

@@danielking5194 oh my dear chap, I so desperately wanted one, hence purchased one, owned it just shy of 3 years hence the fatigue comments from driving one. Very experienced on that front. Sold it, as I learnt to despise the bloody thing. Certainly no wish to ever have another one. If I can save one young fella from going into debt purchasing one of these absolutely over rated truly useless truck, well I've done my job. I gladly opted out of the hype surrounding them. So you're wrong, I don't want one and are justifiably experienced to point out their short comings.

@troymarshall3621 Жыл бұрын

@Ian Weal your a goose mate iv got 100 series 105 79 and 300 series and I'm taking my 79 over them and anything else in remote touring also I'm towing a 23ft lotus the ranger wouldn't even be able pull that out of my drive way😆

@khavharendwematodzi7633 7 ай бұрын

I’ll go with 79 I am a big fan of Land Cruiser

@kwakka61 11 ай бұрын

My mate chose the 79 a couple of years ago, I chose the Everest this year. We are both happy.

@motorsportfreak1 Жыл бұрын

The longer wheelbase and wider track of the Ranger would be helpful for towing when compared to the 79.

@jraddd3477 Жыл бұрын

But the reliability makes it not lol

@aus-reviews8462 Жыл бұрын

@@jraddd3477 I knew a guy who hauled all his tools in a horse float, he bought another 79

@motorsportfreak1 Жыл бұрын

That engine and gearbox is out of the F150 in America and there are many examples of it with a few hundred thousand kms on it. It’s not a new engine it’s actually been around for many years.

@Bigsoot7393 Жыл бұрын

@@jraddd3477 I've had 3 rangers never had a drama, owned 2 cruisers had multiple problems

@Jacobtheunwise Жыл бұрын

@colinelwin9461 you got lucky. Rangers have had multiple lawsuits about them having factory defects and not fixing it under warranty

@Eddie_Turbo Жыл бұрын

Hey, 👋🏼 ex 2019 79 dual cab owner and now next gen Ranger Raptor, the entire ranger range (not just the raptor) completely blows the 79 out of the water! The one thing I have to agree with you is Fords reliability, but with a massive unlimited km warranty and road side around aus I think it's a non issue. It's ironic because people automatically assume there have plenty of parts cvs/axles ect sitting on some shelf in Toyota but the reality is that there really isn't. We had some warranty items fixed by Toyota and wait to wait weeks. This was pre covid too. I love the raptor and would never ever go back to Toyota especially the 79. One last thing to mention would be the safety. I know which one I'd want me family in. The landcruiser doesn't even have curtain airbags!!

@trickster8635 Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell Eddie, the Toyota lynch mob will be after you now!!

@Eddie_Turbo Жыл бұрын

@@trickster8635 hahaha it's all good mate. They were a great car back in the day when there wasn't much else out there. A little bit redundant now IMO.

@user-qi9px8so5g 11 ай бұрын

Years ago (90’s) the Ranger was only a v-4. We had one that was made to go overseas so it had a V-6. Over 450K miles with no problems.

@petermcmenamin87 Жыл бұрын

Great video, whilst I understand your decision graham for selecting the 79 wouldn’t all your tripping around in the y62 conflict with your comments. Also, whilst the 79 and wildtrack would cost similar from new and had similar $$$ spent on tray, bodies bars winches etc, how much over and above that was spent to make the 79 more comfortable and improve drive ability. I am not knocking your choice, if I was being given a choice and gifted one, I would have picked the 79, however I have bought the wildtrack and will see how I go out bush. Keep up the great work.

@jonolikesHiluxes Жыл бұрын

I want to get a 75 cruser or a 1985 Hilux

@paulredfern2252 Жыл бұрын

Ive got a 91 Hilux SR5

@phalanx3803 Жыл бұрын

IMO go the 76 it has a slightly larger cab and coil front end so its a lot smother i have the 75 and DAMN being on leafs is harsh when i save the money gonna drop a few K on parabolic springs.

@gregjacques3159 Жыл бұрын

I think the 79 would be more stable if you used the Portal axles from marks 4wd adaptors. you get beter clearance even under the pumpkins and the original steering geometry. $24,000 though

@michaeltait1269 Жыл бұрын

Try $40k, great bit of kit though!

@warricksegers7077 Жыл бұрын

Yip just over $40k. Very happy with them. Just got to go off road now.

@amanster724 Жыл бұрын

I would have to pick for what my means are today. I have lots of body ailments in my 50 years of age and don't do heavy duty things any longer and that includes extreme off-roading. So I chose the new Ford since I would just go and enjoy a relaxing weekend. They need a off-road button so it by passes the sensors, that would drive me crazy. On the other hand I love what your DMax does and it was awesome to see the old red one in this vid. I am a Nissan guy at heart so I would probably pick a Navarra/Frontier here in the states or a Patrol. Your Y62 is a beast but way out of budget for me.

@ersonchannel3637 Жыл бұрын

Ford Ranger. Auto can easily swap drivers on long trips. Great for towing and comfort. More family luxury. As I say Happy family. Happy Driver. Thank you for another awesome and informative content guys 🤙🏽

@simonetaylor7286 Жыл бұрын

Out of the 79 and the Ranger I’m gonna have to say the 79 because I think they are a very capable 4wd

@tsakitx8190 Жыл бұрын

Mehhh not really, 79s are not the capable offroader people make it to be

@ianweal3081 Жыл бұрын

Didn't you watch the video? Very self explanatory if you did, they aren't as capable as one desires them to be. I owned a 76 series, trust me, if I didn't have diff locks it would have been super incapable. I learner to despise it over time, thank Christ GU Patrols were still available to replace the bloody thing. Both operators agreed the ranger was better on the true off road section, better at touring, better at towing.

@simonetaylor7286 Жыл бұрын

That’s your opinions yes a lot of people say that 79’s a no good but to the 79’s are my dream 4wd and yes I did watch the video and then even though, as said the Ranger Graham said the 79 and I agree with Graham and the 79’s do sound good

@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын

GU PATROL

@user-je2vq3mt1z Жыл бұрын

Was awesome to see AZZA, Still waiting for the 1st GQ, mod Vid, @azadventures yewh 🤟

@chrisjanezic6827 11 ай бұрын

I'm a truck driver...biggest hate on new vehicles is sensor's! So I would pick the 79! No sensor's...I'd go the ranger!

@DieselAddiction Жыл бұрын

Ranger makes 79 look stupid. Interior and infotainment is far superior and it even has factory cup holders! Fuel economy, 10 speed automatic, etc. Will be interesting to see if it proves reliability. Cheaper to set up Ranger for touring. Better Safty features for the family. Less driver fatigue due to comfort. You don’t have to spend $30 k on performance upgrades. 2” lift and tyres then good to go.