Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Ram 1500 and Ford F-350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Ford F-350.
In comparing the Dodge Ram 1500's and the Ford F-350's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Ford F-350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Ram 1500's and the Ford F-350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 ranges from $2,805 to $14,712 while a used 1997 Ford F-350 is priced between $25,300 to $52,750.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Ram 1500’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Ford F-350 base engine makes 210 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Ram 1500 and Ford F-350 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Dodge Ram 1500 is available in a Extended Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ford F-350 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,715
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$15,029
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$14,715 - $15,227
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$18,802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$17,070 - $20,895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,171
Price Range:
$2,805 - $14,712
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$8,342
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$6,326 - $10,528
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
177,708
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,666
Price Range:
$25,300 - $52,750
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$21,477
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$9,751 - $38,666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152,330
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Dodge Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford F-350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 11.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 9.7
Dodge Ram 1500 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford F-350 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Dodge Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Laramie SLT, LT, SS/T, ST, WS
Ford F-350 Trim Levels
XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3300 lbs
Max Payload:
2001 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
325 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12500 lbs
Max Payload:
4155 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4009 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
71.9 inches
Length:
204.1 inches
Wheelbase:
118.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4645 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
213.3 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Brown
Dark Chesnut Metallic
Gray
Light Drifwood Metallic
Green
Bright Jade Metallic / Emerald Green Metallic / Moss Green Metallic
Red
Flame Red / Metallic Red
White
Bright White
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Pearl Metallic / Teal Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Pacific Green Pearl Metallic / Vermont Green
Red
Dark Torreador Red Pearl Metallic / Laser Red Metallic Tint / Torreador Red Metallic / Vermillion
White
Colonial White / Oxford White
Beige
Light Prairie Tan
Silver
Light Opal Metallic / Silver Frost Pearl Metallic
