2021 Ram 2500 vs Ford F-250
Light-duty pickup trucks are all-around great vehicles and appeal to a far larger audience than ever before. Drivers across Geneva, Watkins Glen, and Penn Yan, NY, have embraced the wide range of features they offer, combined with a performance and towing power that can’t be beat.
Which truck is best for your worksite demands? Friendly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram wants to help you answer this question. So, we put together this helpful comparison of two of the most popular pickups on the market: the 2021 Ram 2500 and the Ford F-250.
Read on to see which of these trucks will come out on top!
Find the Perfect Amount of Towing Power
Your next truck needs to be able to handle whatever is thrown its way, from hauling around your trailer to powering through tricky terrain. What better way to begin our comparison than with a head-to-head matchup of the motors in the Ram 2500 and the Ford F-250?
Let’s start with the 2021 Ram 2500. This behemoth offers two powerful engine options, so you can find the one with the pulling power you need.
For maximum towing capacity, select the available 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine. This motor outputs an astonishing 850 lb-ft of torque to help you tackle hauls up to 20,000 pounds when properly equipped—ideal for taking your toy hauler out for a weekend getaway.
Comparably, the F-250 also features a lineup of high-output motors. However, its diesel engine falls short, since it can only take on a maximum of 18,500 pounds. So, if you’re looking for a truck that can carry some of the heaviest loads, you’ll probably prefer the incredible towing power of the Ram 2500.
Powerful Standard Engines That Pack a Punch
If you’re shopping for a truck, you’ve likely envisioned the kind of power you can get out of its engine. Thankfully for those who are considering the Ram 2500 and the Ford F-250, you can get an impressive lineup of powerful engines in each truck. That being said, there are some stark differences.
Let’s start with the 2021 Ram 2500. This behemoth offers a standard 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine that can produce legendary power, to the tune of a best-in-class 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. This engine also offers an 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission with full electronic operation and on-the-fly shift mapping, so you’re getting tons of power in a variety of ways.
Comparably, the F-250 also features a lineup of high-output motors. However, its standard 6.2L V8 gas engine doesn’t quite stack up to the standard engine in the Ram, as it produces much less horsepower—385—and the same amount of torque as the Ram engine. The transmission in the Ford is a 6-speed, so it is a little less powerful than the 8-speed found in the Ram.
Exterior Amenities
You travel from jobsite to jobsite all day long. Sometimes, you may need to carry a bunch of different tools or equipment at one time.
With the Ram 2500, you can carry everything you need without having to stop at the hardware store, your office, or at home to pick up specific equipment for a specific job.
With the class-exclusive RamBox® Cargo Management System, you get two lockable, drainable storage bins on the sides of the vehicle. These bins also feature LED lighting, so you can find that tool in the dark. Using your key fob, you can also gain remote access to this storage system.
You can’t get a feature like this in the Ford. However, you can get LED lighting in the truck bed of both vehicles.
Infotainment System Showdown
Whether you’re heading out on a road trip with your multi-horse trailer or running from worksite to worksite, you’ll want a cabin that keeps you engaged in the ride.
With a 12-inch Uconnect® 12.0 NAV touchscreen infotainment system available, the 2021 Ram 2500 certainly meets this need. The Ford also offers an available 12-inch screen.
As if visibility with this expansive display wasn’t good enough already, the Ram 2500 also offers split-screen capability, so you can control your entertainment and view your navigation all at the same time. The Ford F-250 touchscreen doesn’t offer a split screen, so you may miss out on an important navigational instruction when trying to adjust the music to your liking.
Both vehicles offer Bluetooth® capabilities, along with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, which allow you to access important features on your phone via the touchscreen, including texts, music, podcasts, maps, and more.
If you really want to put the boom back into your music and experience crystal-clear audio while listening to podcasts or taking calls, both beasts are up to the task.
In the Ford, you’ll have the option to add a 10-speaker system with a subwoofer by Bang & Olufsen. However, to get the most out of the audio experience, there’s no question the system in the Ram 2500 will hook you immediately, as it offers an available 17-speaker system by Harman Kardon®.
Deluxe and Refined Interiors
Weather in upstate New York can be unpredictable, so to keep you comfortable no matter the outside conditions, the 2021 Ram 2500 and the Ford F-250 offer available heated and ventilated front seating. You can also upgrade from cloth seats to leather seats in either vehicle. It’s the back seat where these trucks truly differ.
Both pickups provide a maximum of 43 inches of rear legroom for your passengers to comfortably stretch out in. However, this is where their similarities end.
The Ram 2500 takes it up a notch with a forward fold-flat rear seat on the Mega Cab® trim that can recline up to 15 degrees for a more comfortable ride on road trips.
Additionally, the Ram gives you the ability to create an extra eight inches of storage or cargo space with these seats folded down. If you’re carrying extra passengers, you’ll have the ability to fold only one seat down, which will still give you a fair amount of storage space you didn’t have previously. Without this amenity in the F-250, your passengers may not have as relaxing of a ride.
Also unique to the Ram 2500 is its available Digital Rearview Mirror. The mirror features an LCD monitor that can show a video stream from the rear-facing camera in real time, so you’ll have a clearer idea of what’s behind you at all times.
The Ford F-250 doesn’t offer a digital rearview mirror feature.
And the Winner Is…
You deserve to be armed with a truck that works as hard as you do. With a greater towing capacity, larger infotainment system, and more comfortable cabin, the 2021 Ram 2500 surely delivers. While the Ford F-250 puts up a good fight, it just can’t measure up to the convenience of the Ram 2500.
If you’re looking to dominate the roads of Penn Yan, Watkins Glen, and Geneva, NY, in the 2021 Ram 2500, stop by Friendly CDJR.
Contact us today to schedule a test drive!