Dodge Ram 3500 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

Utility
The Dodge Ram 3500's more massive trunk will accommodate more sizeable items than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Ram 3500 over the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Dodge Ram 3500 is a better choice than the Ford as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive animals. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Ram 3500's forte than it is the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 3500 is tremendously heavier than the Ford. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 3500 than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its larger tank. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Dodge Ram 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Ram 3500.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Ram 3500. The Dodge Ram 3500 is considerably costlier than the Explorer Sport Trac as far as MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is most certainly more agile than the Dodge Ram 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a larger engine than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Ford could learn a lesson or two from the Ram 3500 as far as torque. The Dodge packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ram 3500 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ram 3500 make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Warranty
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Dodge Ram 3500 have the same basic warranty.