Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Ford F-450 Review

Utility
The Ford's larger trunk will accommodate more sizeable objects than the Dodge. Neither the Dodge Ram 2500 nor the Ford F-450 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Ford F-450 is likely a better choice than the Ram 2500 when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive pets. Towing is considerably more the Ford's forte than it is the Dodge Ram 2500's.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Ford F-450 are legitimate sportscars.

Dimensions
The Ford F-450 is tremendously more bulky than the Dodge Ram 2500. The Dodge Ram 2500's tank is approximately the same size as the F-450's, though the F-450's is somewhat bigger. The Dodge Ram 2500 and the Ford compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford F-450's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Dodge may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Ram 2500 to the dealership as the Ford F-450. The Ram 2500 is considerably less pricey than the Ford F-450 in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Ford F-450 likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford F-450's engine isn't much bigger than the Dodge Ram 2500's. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford F-450 will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford is tremendously more powerful than the Ram 2500.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Ram 2500, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Ram 2500 does.

Warranty
The F-450 and the Dodge Ram 2500 have the same basic warranty.