Ram 3500 vs. Ford F-350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 3500 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 Ram 3500 and the Ford F-350.
When comparing the Ram 3500's and the Ford F-350's specifications and ratings, the Ram 3500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ram 3500's and the Ford F-350's specifications and ratings, the Ram 3500 is a better car than the Ford F-350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 3500’s base engine makes 405 horsepower, and the Ford F-350 base engine makes 210 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ram 3500 is available in a Crew 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:
59707 - 103077
Starting MSRP:
46725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
17070 - 20895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900 - 81900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42665
Price Range:
16787 - 67900
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
24405
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
8299 - 42665
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
187524
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
9.6 / 10
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 Ram 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.677
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:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.172765499179213
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 9.5
Ram 3500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ford F-350 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Tradesman
Ford F-350 Trim Levels
XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15490 lbs
Max Payload:
4680 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:
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
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
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
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:
6072 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Republic Blue Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
Red
Case IH Red / Flame Red Clear Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Prairie Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Pearl Metallic / Teal Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Pacific Green Pearl Metallic / Vermont Green
Orange
Not available
Red
Dark Torreador Red Pearl Metallic / Laser Red Metallic Tint / Toreador Red Metallic / Vermillion
Silver
Light Opal Metallic / Silver Frost Pearl Metallic
White
Colonial White / Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
