2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty vs 2021 RAM 1500
Overview | |
MSRP$34,035 | MSRP$29,490 |
Average price$51,280 | Average price$40,221 |
Listings35 | Listings663 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reviews Summary“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill was likely not referring to the heavy-duty pickup truck market when he uttered this quote, but it resonates nonetheless. It seems like every year the Big Three American truck-makers are trying to one-up one another, whether it's towing and hauling, passenger space, or technology. It's unclear how many truck owners shop on superlatives alone. It’s also unclear how many shoppers need “the most” of one particular attribute. Sure, some will need the towing capability for certain jobs. But far more will buy these trucks and want a balance of attributes that is as well-rounded as their needs. While 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks give up a bit of ride quality to achieve some best-in-class numbers, they are well-balanced trucks. Read on to find out why. | |
2021 RAM 1500 Reviews SummaryAlways the bridesmaid but never the bride, the Ram 1500 enters the fray of high-performance off-road vehicles with cocksure confidence. Second place in truck sales last year, Ram earns the first-place podium in superpowers with its new SRT Hellcat-powered TRX trim level as it looks to make moves to climb the sales charts. Or, maybe, just literally drive over its competition. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.6L 305 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower | Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 385 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name3.6L 305 hp V6 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | Torque269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm |
Horsepower385 hp @ 5750 rpm | Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.1 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight5677 lbs | Curb Weight4693 lbs |
Height78.9 in | Height74.4 in |
Length231.8 in | Length231.0 in |
Width105.9 in | Width79.4 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase140.5 in |
Maximum Payload4260 lbs | Maximum Payload1910 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity22800 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity10610 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity13000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity4720 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,035 | $29,490 |
Average price | $51,280 | $40,221 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill was likely not referring to the heavy-duty pickup truck market when he uttered this quote, but it resonates nonetheless. It seems like every year the Big Three American truck-makers are trying to one-up one another, whether it's towing and hauling, passenger space, or technology. It's unclear how many truck owners shop on superlatives alone. It’s also unclear how many shoppers need “the most” of one particular attribute. Sure, some will need the towing capability for certain jobs. But far more will buy these trucks and want a balance of attributes that is as well-rounded as their needs. While 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks give up a bit of ride quality to achieve some best-in-class numbers, they are well-balanced trucks. Read on to find out why. | Always the bridesmaid but never the bride, the Ram 1500 enters the fray of high-performance off-road vehicles with cocksure confidence. Second place in truck sales last year, Ram earns the first-place podium in superpowers with its new SRT Hellcat-powered TRX trim level as it looks to make moves to climb the sales charts. Or, maybe, just literally drive over its competition. |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 25 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 385 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 3.6L 305 hp V6 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm |
Horsepower | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 25 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.1 in | 98.3 in |
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 5677 lbs | 4693 lbs |
Height | 78.9 in | 74.4 in |
Length | 231.8 in | 231.0 in |
Width | 105.9 in | 79.4 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 140.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 4260 lbs | 1910 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 22800 lbs | 10610 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 13000 lbs | 4720 lbs |
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