2021 Ford F-250 vs 2021 Ram 2500
2021 Ford F-250 vs 2021 Ram 2500
Posted on March 22, 2021
Anyone looking for a truck these days is going to have to ask the following question, which of these two options is better: the 2021 Ford F-250 or the 2021 Ram 2500. These are two of the best-selling trucks in Canada and in North America. Whether you choose a 2021 Ford F-250 or the 2021 Ram 2500, you'll get a truck that delivers peak performance and power.
The cabin and options
The two trucks are each available in three distinct styles. The 2021 Ford F-250 is available in a Standard Crew Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew, with four full-size doors on its crew cab. The Ram 2500 offers these same options, just going with different names. The F-250 borders the Ram 2500 in size, with 6.75-foot and 8-foot boxes available. The difference is not big, but the Ford F-250 is clearly the winner.
The comfort
Both trucks also have similar interior options, with standard options available with two bucket seats or seating for three on a bench. Extended cabins bring up to five or six seats, depending on the option. The 2021 Ford F-250 offers both more overall headroom and more rear legroom. There is no doubt that the F-250 is the choice of anyone looking to ride in comfort.
Power and towing
Four-wheel drive is available as an option for both trucks. The Ram 2500 features better power from the base powertrain, with the 6.4L V8 developing 410 horsepower, compared to Ford's 6.2L V6 at 385 horsepower. Ford's optional 7.3L V8 gives it 430 horsepower. The diesel option boasts an impressive 475 horsepower, far more than the 370 horsepower of the 2021 Ram 2500 diesel. The 2021 Ford F-250 also gains in towing capacity, at 22,800 pounds compared to 19,960 pounds for the Ram.
Additional features
These two trucks both incorporate the latest safety features and receive high crash test scores. The Ford has a better frontal crash rating than the Ram, 5 out of 5 versus 4 out of 5. The F-250 has a Blind Spot Monitoring system and automatic emergency braking, making it l one of the safest trucks on the road. The F-250 and Ram 2500 both have a standard interior tech suite with 8-inch touchscreens, with the F-250 using the SYNC system compared to the Ram 2500's Uconnect.
The last word
Safety, power, comfort, the 2021 Ford F-250 is the clear winner in all of these categories. The only major downside is that this excellence comes at a relatively high price, with the F-250 more expensive than the Ram 2500. Of course, it doesn't seem out of place that the best truck costs a bit more.
