Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Ford Ranger Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Ranger down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Ford Ranger and the Dodge Ram 1500 quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Ranger's engine is tremendously smaller than the Dodge Ram 1500's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Ranger finally gets moving.

Utility
The Dodge's bigger trunk will accommodate more sizeable things than the Ford Ranger. The Ram 1500 will definitely prove friendlier than the Ford Ranger for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Ram 1500 is a better choice than the Ford Ranger regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or big animals. Towing is considerably more the Dodge's forte than it is the Ford Ranger's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Ford Ranger for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Ram 1500 because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Ram 1500's front cabin compared to the Ranger. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Ram 1500 make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Ford Ranger.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 1500 is substantially heavier than the Ford Ranger. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 1500 than the Ranger because of its larger tank. The Ford Ranger and the Ram 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Ranger's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Ram 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford Ranger is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Ram 1500. The Dodge Ram 1500 doesn't pale in comparison to the Ford Ranger as far as fuel economy. The Ford Ranger is significantly less expensive than the Dodge as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The Ford Ranger and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.