Ford F-250 vs Ram 2500
Your worksite demands the toughest capability—and your weekend demands the power to tow your favorite toys. The 2020 Ford F-250 and Ram 2500 are excellent contenders, but which will best serve your driving needs around Morganton or Boone, North Carolina?
See for yourself in this truck comparison, where we pit these two heavy-duty pickups against each other. From performance to safety features, we’ll leave no stone unturned for Newland and Lenoir shoppers!
If you have any questions, reach out to us at Cloninger Ford Morganton.
Ford F-250 vs Ram 2500: Performance Specs
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The power of a truck starts with the engine under the hood. The 2020 F-250 and Ram 2500 offer robust engine lineups, complete with both gas and turbo diesel powertrains.
Choose from two gasoline and one turbo diesel (three engines total) in the Ford F-250. The Ram 2500 offers one gas and one turbo diesel engine for a total of two options. Expect more power from the turbo diesel 6-cylinder in the Ram and the Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8 in the Ford truck.
The Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8 lends the Ford F-250 up to 475 horsepower and a massive 1,050 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 2500’s similar engine can’t quite reach those same heights: It offers 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque by comparison. Expect a clear edge in power with the Ford.
Muscle Applied: Payload & Towing Capacities
The Ford F-250 and Ram 2500 provide plenty of utility. Whether you’re on the worksite or your weekend adventure, the F-250’s power advantage gives you more capability to work with.
The Ram 2500 can tow up to 19,680 pounds when properly equipped. It’s a fine total, but the Ford F-250 has yet more muscle on tap. It can tow up to 20,000 pounds conventionally, outgunning the competition from Ram. For moving the heaviest equipment, the Ford truck is built for success.
When you load up the truck bed in the Ford F-250, you can haul up to a 4,260-pound payload. From your Ram 2500, you can expect similar figures: up to a 4,010-pound payload, just short of the F-250.
Ford vs Ram Truck: Safety & Driver Assistance
When you get behind the wheel, safety is crucial. From the driveway to the highway, you want to know your truck is equipped to help keep you and other drivers safe.
The 2020 F-250 and Ram 2500 meet this demand with advanced driver-assisting suites. Ford Co-Pilot360™ and its Ram counterpart put a range of available technology at your fingertips. These include features like:
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear View Camera
Need to back up with a trailer in tow? The Ford F-250 also adds available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. This feature lets you synchronize and direct your truck and trailer with the simple turn of a knob. You will not find a similar feature available on the Ram 2500, unfortunately.
The Verdict: Choose Your Heavy-Duty Pickup
Which heavy-duty pickup will be your taskmaster on the roads of Boone and Morganton? The 2020 Ford F-250 and Ram 2500 are two powerful vehicles with the latest in tech and comfort features.
However, the F-250 goes above and beyond when it comes to towing and advanced safety features. For that reason, we recommend Newland and Lenoir, NC, motorists give it a closer look.
Book your F-250 test drive at Cloninger Ford Morganton. Get behind the wheel today!
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