Ford Ranger vs Dodge RAM 1500
Overview | |
Years produced1983-2011 | Years produced1994-2010 |
MSRP$32,720 | MSRP$21,455 |
Listings9582 | Listings9633 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWhile Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length59.6 in | Bed Length76.3 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space0.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4203 lbs | Curb Weight4516 lbs |
Height74.0 in | Height74.4 in |
Length210.6 in | Length207.7 in |
Width86.7 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase128.7 in | Wheelbase120.5 in |
Maximum Payload1805 lbs | Maximum Payload1830 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1750 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity8650 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1983-2011 | 1994-2010 |
MSRP | $32,720 | $21,455 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | The Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 59.6 in | 76.3 in |
Cargo Space | 0.0 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4203 lbs | 4516 lbs |
Height | 74.0 in | 74.4 in |
Length | 210.6 in | 207.7 in |
Width | 86.7 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 128.7 in | 120.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1805 lbs | 1830 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Standard Payload | 1750 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 8650 lbs |
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