Fiat Fullback vs Ford Ranger
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Ranger wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 61%, worth about R 134 040 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Fullback | Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 500 245 | R 590 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 743/m | R 10 312/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 303 909 | R 437 949 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 336 | R 152 051 |
| Value after 5 years | R 236 240 | R 369 133 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Fiat Fullback →
Essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, the Fullback double cab launched in June 2016 at R500,245. Fiat's thin bakkie credentials and small dealer network meant very few found homes, and it was gone within about three years. Used examples trade at a discount to the equivalent Triton.
Known for: rebadged mitsubishi triton
Ford Ranger →
South Africa's second best selling bakkie and the closest thing the Hilux has to a genuine rival, built at Silverton in Pretoria and exported worldwide. The range runs from single cab workhorses to the V6 Wildtrak and the 292 kW petrol Raptor. Resale values are among the strongest of any locally sold vehicle.
Known for: sa-built bakkie with hilux-rivalling resale
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Fiat Fullback or the Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 61% for the Fiat Fullback, a gap of 13 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Fiat Fullback loses about R 196 336 over three years and the Ford Ranger loses about R 152 051. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Fiat Fullback runs about R 8 743 per month and the Ford Ranger about R 10 312, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.