2019 RAM 1500 vs 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Overview | |
MSRP$27,645 | MSRP$33,150 |
Average price$29,374 | Average price$41,595 |
Listings4667 | Listings1738 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2019 RAM 1500 Reviews SummarySometimes you have to stop and consider just how far full-size trucks have come. I've said this before, but trucks have evolved from basic work vehicles to comfortable family haulers. Once the home of bench seats and crank windows, full-size pickups are now available with creature comforts that one might expect to find in a luxury vehicle. These are all to make the truck more comfortable for daily commuting while retaining its capabilities for the weekend warrior. Ram has really owned the commuter-truck concept dating back to 2009, which was the first 1500 to swap out rear leaf springs for a multi-link rear suspension. This was a big moment in trucks, signaling the inevitable creep toward commuter trucks. The public has responded, and not just toward Ram—Ford, Chevy, GMC, and the rest of the pickup market have been making their trucks more and more comfortable. Trucks have gotten more expensive as they've become more comfortable, yet people keep buying them at ever-increasing price points. And the 2019 Ram 1500 takes that everyday commuter-truck concept to new heights. This truck offers more comfort and refinement than any truck we’ve ever driven. But the real question is: Has it moved too far into the comfort zome, or can it perform the jobs of both a daily driver and a workhorse? | |
2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reviews SummarySpend enough time reading about new cars, and you may realize that some corners of the auto market appear to be in the middle of a modern-day arms race. One particular corner is that of the full-size truck market. It seems like every year, the American Big Three automakers each attempt to one-up one another with horsepower, torque, payload, and towing numbers that seemingly have no end in sight. But beyond these monstrous numbers, the modern work truck has become more comfortable and sophisticated than ever. Just look at the 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Still a brutish machine designed for serious work, it's also available in several trims worthy of luxury-car status. Automakers know that just because a truck is designed for work doesn’t mean it can’t include some creature comforts. The only issue becomes price, and some of the invoices on trucks can get out of hand fast. So, does the F-250 Super Duty make practical and financial sense for folks who need a heavy-duty truck, or is this modern era of pickups one of overpriced overkill? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine Name6.2L 385 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm | Torque430 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower385 hp @ 5750 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length76.3 in | Bed Length98.1 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4520 lbs | Curb Weight5668 lbs |
Height74.6 in | Height77.9 in |
Length209.0 in | Length231.8 in |
Width79.4 in | Width105.9 in |
Wheelbase120.5 in | Wheelbase141.6 in |
Maximum Payload1500 lbs | Maximum Payload4270 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity9250 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity18500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5010 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity13000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,645 | $33,150 |
Average price | $29,374 | $41,595 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Sometimes you have to stop and consider just how far full-size trucks have come. I've said this before, but trucks have evolved from basic work vehicles to comfortable family haulers. Once the home of bench seats and crank windows, full-size pickups are now available with creature comforts that one might expect to find in a luxury vehicle. These are all to make the truck more comfortable for daily commuting while retaining its capabilities for the weekend warrior. Ram has really owned the commuter-truck concept dating back to 2009, which was the first 1500 to swap out rear leaf springs for a multi-link rear suspension. This was a big moment in trucks, signaling the inevitable creep toward commuter trucks. The public has responded, and not just toward Ram—Ford, Chevy, GMC, and the rest of the pickup market have been making their trucks more and more comfortable. Trucks have gotten more expensive as they've become more comfortable, yet people keep buying them at ever-increasing price points. And the 2019 Ram 1500 takes that everyday commuter-truck concept to new heights. This truck offers more comfort and refinement than any truck we’ve ever driven. But the real question is: Has it moved too far into the comfort zome, or can it perform the jobs of both a daily driver and a workhorse? | Spend enough time reading about new cars, and you may realize that some corners of the auto market appear to be in the middle of a modern-day arms race. One particular corner is that of the full-size truck market. It seems like every year, the American Big Three automakers each attempt to one-up one another with horsepower, torque, payload, and towing numbers that seemingly have no end in sight. But beyond these monstrous numbers, the modern work truck has become more comfortable and sophisticated than ever. Just look at the 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Still a brutish machine designed for serious work, it's also available in several trims worthy of luxury-car status. Automakers know that just because a truck is designed for work doesn’t mean it can’t include some creature comforts. The only issue becomes price, and some of the invoices on trucks can get out of hand fast. So, does the F-250 Super Duty make practical and financial sense for folks who need a heavy-duty truck, or is this modern era of pickups one of overpriced overkill? |
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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 | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | 6.2L 385 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm | 385 hp @ 5750 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 | 76.3 in | 98.1 in |
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4520 lbs | 5668 lbs |
Height | 74.6 in | 77.9 in |
Length | 209.0 in | 231.8 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 105.9 in |
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1500 lbs | 4270 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9250 lbs | 18500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5010 lbs | 13000 lbs |
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