Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Ram 2500
When comparing the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ram 2500 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lightning is a better car than the Ram 2500.
Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Ram 2500 Pricing
For a new model, the Ford F-150 Lightning's price is between $60,090 and $94,087, with the Ram 2500 priced between $56,494 and $98,701.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Lightning’s base engine makes 452 horsepower, and the Ram 2500 base engine makes 410 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths
The Ford F-150 Lightning is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers a bed length of 67.1 inches, and the Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Ram 2500 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
60090 - 94087
Used Asking Price:
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5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
56494 - 98701
Used Asking Price:
53849 - 88848
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Ford F-150 Lightning Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
8.948095 / 10
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford F-150 Lightning Rankings
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17 out of / 19Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Ford F-150 Lightning Trim Levels
Flash, Lariat, Platinum, Pro, XLT
Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
452 hp
Torque:
775 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
2235 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15540 lbs
Max Payload:
4010 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
230 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
98 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
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:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 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:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6054 lbs
Width:
96 inches
Height:
78.3 inches
Length:
232.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5988 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E