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Comparing 2019 Super Duty® Pickups to the 2018 Ram 2500/3500

Ram Heavy-Duty 2500/3500 Pickups are depicted to appeal to those looking for a combination of capability and technology. Ram promotes the following:

  • Diesel power and towing
  • Gasoline engine power
  • Exterior features

Diesel Power and Towing

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

Super Duty is the obvious choice over Ram with:

  • Best-in-class(1) 450 horsepower and 935 lb.-ft. of diesel torque
  • An 80-horsepower and 135 lb.-ft. of torque power advantage when comparing the standard diesel engine ratings 
  • Higher max. conventional and gooseneck trailer tow ratings(1)
  • Higher Gross Vehicle (GVWR) and Gross Combination Weight (GCWR) Ratings

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Ram brags about the maximum power and maximum towing capacity of their heavy-duty models equipped with the available high-output Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6: 

  • 370 horsepower/800 lb.-ft. of torque with the standard automatic transmission
  • Up to 385 horsepower/930 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 30,000-lb. maximum 5th-wheel towing capacity 
  • 31,210-lb. maximum gooseneck towing
  • 39,100-lb. maximum Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) 

Ford Facts

Equipped with the 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel, Super Duty delivers:(2)

  • Best-in-class(1) 450 horsepower
  • Best-in-class(1) 935 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 21,000-lb. maximum conventional trailer tow rating
  • 35,000-lb. maximum gooseneck trailer tow rating
  • 14,000-lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
  • 43,300-lb. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

Gasoline Engine Power

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  • Super Duty offers more standard torque
  • Customers must spend up to an additional $500 on a Ram to have more gasoline horsepower

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Ram touts their optional 6.4L HEMI V8 gasoline engine as having:

  • Best-in-class 410 horsepower
  • 429 lb.-ft. of torque

The 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline engine delivers:

  • 383 horsepower
  • 400 lb.-ft. of torque

Ford Facts

The Super Duty 6.2L V8 gas engine delivers:

  • 385 horsepower
  • Best-in-class(1) 430 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Flex-fuel (FFV) capability allows the engine to operate on E85 fuel, unleaded gasoline or any combination of the two in the same fuel tank. RAM doesn't offer flex-fuel capability.

Exterior Features

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

Super Duty offers key, class-exclusive features not found on Ram. A few include:

  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
  • Customer-placed trailer camera from the factory
  • Up to 7 cameras, including a 360-degree camera with split-view display
  • Individual Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Remote tailgate release with power lock/unlock

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Ram states the 2500 is outfitted with features needed to
get the job done:

  • 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package
  • Cargo Management System
  • Cargo-view camera
  • Side steps
  • Rear backup camera system
  • LED bed lighting
  • Front and rear park assist sensors

Ford Facts

While Super Duty Pickup does not offer park assist or a comparable cargo management system, you will not find the following available exterior features on a Ram:

  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
  • BoxLink with four premium locking cleats
  • Customer-placed trailer camera from the factory
  • Individual Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Next-generation tailgate step
  • Power-deployable running boards
  • Quad-beam LED headlamps, LED taillamps, tailgate lighting, box lighting, side-mirror spotlights and clearance lamps
  • Remote tailgate release with power lock/unlock
  • Smart Trailer Tow Connector
  • Stowable loading ramps
  • Up to 7 cameras, including a 360-degree camera with split-view display

(1) Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR based on Ford segmentation.

(2) When properly configured.