Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Ram 2500 Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Ram 2500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Explorer Sport Trac down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is most certainly more agile than the Dodge Ram 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram 2500 has a more sizeable 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 Explorer Sport Trac could learn a lesson or two from the Ram 2500 as far as pickup.

Utility
The Ram 2500 is likely a better choice than the Explorer Sport Trac in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or animals. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Ram 2500 over the Explorer Sport Trac. The Dodge outpulls the Explorer Sport Trac by a sizeable margin.

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

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 2500 is significantly more bulky than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 2500 than the Ford because of its larger tank. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Dodge Ram 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Ram 2500.

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 2500. The Dodge Ram 2500 isn't much costlier than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in terms of MSRP.

Warranty
The Explorer Sport Trac and the Dodge Ram 2500 have the same basic after-sale protection.