2023 Ram 2500 vs. 2023 Ford F-250: Which Is the Better Overall Truck for Plymouth, IN Drivers?

Everybody wants a truck that's capable, but shouldn't it also be nice to spend time in? The 2023 Ram 2500 has muscular engines that enable it to tow and haul enormous loads. However, South Bend drivers will also enjoy best-in-class comfort and style inside the 2500's cab. The 2023 Ford F-250 is also highly capable, but it has a more straightforward interior with less styling flourishes. Auto Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has a wide selection of Ram 2500 models for sale or lease at competitive rates. We've created the following comparison to help Plymouth, IN drivers choose between the two trucks.

   

Engine and Performance

Ram 2500

  The new Ram 2500 comes standard with a 410-horsepower V8 engine that produces 429 pound-feet of torque. Its available 370-horsepower turbodiesel engine puts out 850 pound-feet of torque.

Ford F-250

The new Ford F-250 Super Duty's base V8 engine only cranks out 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. More powerful engines are available, but you have to spend more to get them.

Ram 2500

The new Ram 2500 delivers a surprisingly comfortable ride on its coil springs suspension. An optional air suspension helps it glide even more gracefully on bumpy pavement in Mishawaka, IN. The 2500's natural-feeling steering and improved braking help it stay composed around corners.

Ford F-250

The new Ford F-250 comes with a leaf springs suspension that doesn't absorb road imperfections as well as the Ram 2500's setup, so it tends to have a stiffer, bouncier ride. The F-250 also has numb steering and weak brakes compared to the Ram 2500.

Interior

Ram 2500

Get inside the new Ram 2500 and you'll be enamored with its clean, modern styling. Warsaw drivers who have a taste for luxury will want the 2500 Limited Longhorn trim, which comes with premium leather upholstery and striped wood and gold trim on the dash, doors, and gauges.

Ford F-250

The new Ford F-250 has average interior trimmings. Base models have vinyl floor coverings and upholstery, while higher trims have leather seats and wood inlays.

Ram 2500

The new Ram 2500 is spacious and attractive inside. People in Plymouth, IN will appreciate its configurable center console, which brilliantly opens and slides for an assortment of storage options.

Ford F-250

The new Ford F-250 has some small storage cubbies, but it doesn't offer a configurable center console like the Ram 2500's.

Tech Features

Ram 2500

The new Ram 2500 comes standard with a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, but a 12.3-inch screen is available. South Bend drivers who want concert-like sound in their truck will like the 2500's available 17-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Ford F-250

The new Ford F-250's base infotainment system only has a 4.2-inch infotainment display. It's upgraded system comes with a 12-inch screen. The F-250's best stereo upgrade only has 10 speakers.

Safety

Ram 2500

The new Ram 2500 does not have many standard advanced active safety features, but an available Safety Group package adds a slew of driver-assist amenities, including blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. People in Mishawaka, IN will feel good about the Ram 2500's braking system, which outperformed the Ford in terms of stopping power.

Ford F-250 

The Ford F-250 is also light on standard driver-assistance features, but it has about the same safety tech as the Ram 2500 on higher trims.

Contact Auto Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to Reserve a Test Drive in the Ram 2500

The 2023 Ram 2500 is just about as capable as the 2023 Ford F-250, but it has a more refined cabin and a more comfortable ride. Auto Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has a diverse selection of 2500 trims in stock. Contact us to set up a test drive in one.