Whether it's for landscaping, construction, or personal use, when you need a heavy-duty pickup truck that's versatile and capable, the new Ram 3500 is up to the whatever task you throw its way. At Kernersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, the Ram 3500 is one of the most popular models we carry, and we'd like to help you get to know it better and personalize your favorite, today.
There's a lot to know and appreciate about the Ram 3500. But we know that there are other automotive brand names and heavy-duty trucks out there that could also be competing for your attention. To make your shopping experience easier, we've compared out Ram 3500 models next to the similar Ford F-350. Read on to glean a little bit more information about how they compare, and what that means for your daily rides.
Ram 3500 vs. Ford F-350
- Higher standard power output. Both of these impressive trucks give drivers a menu of options to choose from in terms of power and output. The range includes gas and diesel powertrains, with both trucks kicking things off with a standard gas V8. However, despite the similarities in performance offerings, the Ford F-350 can't keep up with the Ram 3500 for sheer output. For example, at its base model, the Ram 3500 produces a robust 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, while the F-350 starts the lineup off with just 385 horsepower for its base model.
- Diesel performance option. Not only does the Ram 3500 produce more power at its base model, but it also has a higher output for its available diesel options as well. Top power for the Ford F-350 high-output diesel is 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque. Comparatively, the Ram 3500 optional diesel top engine cranks out a similar power with slightly more torque, at 1,075 pound-feet of torque.
- Utility ratings. Higher performance and more overall torque helps the Ram 3500 outshine the Ford F-350 in one other key area as well – utility. Let's face it, one of the biggest things that Kernersville, NC drivers are looking for when they shop for a heavy-duty truck is utility, including how much the truck can tow and haul. Both the Ram 3500 and the Ford F-350 have high utility ratings that make them suitable for a variety of uses. However, the Ram truck's slightly higher output gives it a higher overall utility rating. Equipped with the ability for fifth-wheel towing, the Ram can manage 37,090 pounds. Meanwhile, the top, fifth-wheel capacity for the F-350 is slightly lower, at 35,750 pounds.
- Available amenities for add-on. With a variety of trim levels to choose from, both trucks have a number of ways in which drivers can get the features they want. Both start with well-equipped trims and offer upper-level trims with more features. But the Ram 3500 has a comprehensive menu of available features that can be added onto many of your favorite Ram trims. In fact, these optional add-ons have a wider availability than they do with the Ford F-350. For example, the surround-view camera system and 360-degree trailer bird's eye view camera both have a wide availability to be added onto various Ram trims, but are only available on topmost F-350 trims.
A Ram 3500 Test Drive Awaits you in Kernersville, NC
The best way to see how these two trucks compare is to take a test drive. To that end, the Ram 3500 is available now in our new vehicle inventory, and we invite you to browse online and then stop by our showroom to see it for yourself. We look forward to helping you meet and take home your next heavy-duty truck, soon.
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