Dodge Ram 3500 vs. Ford F-450 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge to the dealership as the Ford F-450. As far as MSRP, the Dodge Ram 3500 costs significantly less than the Ford.

Utility
The F-450 is likely a better choice than the Dodge Ram 3500 as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or big animals. Neither the Dodge Ram 3500 nor the Ford F-450 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The F-450 outpulls the Dodge Ram 3500 by a sizeable margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the F-450 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Ram 3500, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford F-450 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge does.

Dimensions
The Ford F-450 is considerably more bulky than the Dodge Ram 3500. The Dodge Ram 3500's tank is about the same size as the Ford F-450's, though the Ford F-450's is slightly larger. The Dodge Ram 3500 and the Ford F-450 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford F-450's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Ram 3500 may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge and the Ford F-450 are genuine speedsters.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Ram 3500 and the Ford F-450 quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Ford F-450's.

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