Ram 1500 vs. Ford Bronco
When comparing the Ram 1500's and the Ford Bronco's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Ford Bronco has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ram 1500's and the Ford Bronco's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 is a better car than the Ford Bronco.
Ram 1500 vs. Ford Bronco Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 1500 loses 35.2 percent of its value and the Ford Bronco loses 49.4 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 retains 14.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Bronco.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Ram 1500’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Ford Bronco base engine makes 275 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Ford Bronco has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Ram 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.73 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
46289 - 85004
Used Asking Price:
45142 - 81856
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.352069
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.494339
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.13966 / 10
Reliability:
8.48898 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Ford Bronco Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ram 1500 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
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3 out of / 11Ranking
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7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
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11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
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11 out of / 11Ranking
14 out of / 16Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
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18 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 19Ford Bronco Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 56Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 56Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 56Ranking
9 out of / 56Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
13 out of / 56Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
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43 out of / 49Ranking
51 out of / 56Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX
Ford Bronco Trim Levels
Badlands Advanced, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Everglades Advanced, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks, Raptor, Wildtrak Advanced
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7690 lbs
Max Payload:
2300 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
22.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4771 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4304 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
173.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/75R17