Ford Ranger vs LDV T60
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 59%, worth about R 152 711 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Ranger | T60 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 590 000 | R 480 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 312/m | R 8 390/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 437 949 | R 285 238 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 152 051 | R 194 762 |
| Value after 5 years | R 369 133 | R 217 172 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
LDV T60 →
LDV entered SA in May 2024 with the T60 double cab, priced from R480,000 in 2026. Its 2.0 bi-turbo diesel offers up to 160kW and 500Nm, more than most rivals at the price, backed by a 5-year/200,000km warranty. The nameplate is well proven in Australia but too new here for firm resale data.
Known for: 160kw bi-turbo diesel value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Ranger or the LDV T60?
The Ford Ranger. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 59% for the LDV T60, a gap of 15 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Ranger loses about R 152 051 over three years and the LDV T60 loses about R 194 762. 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 Ford Ranger runs about R 10 312 per month and the LDV T60 about R 8 390, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.