2018 Ram 2500 vs 2019 Ford F-250

Both the Ram 2500 and Ford F-250 Super Duty offer powerful gas and diesel engines, but the former gives you a few more options:

Ram 2500 Engines:

• 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine – generates 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque
• 6.4L HEMI® V8 Engine – generates 410 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque
• 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 Engine – generates up to 370 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque

Ford F-250 Engines

• 6.2L SOHC V8 Engine – generates 385 hp and 430 pound-feet of torque
• 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel Engine – generates 450 hp and 935 lb-ft of torque

Ford F-250 or Ram 2500: Transmissions

Heavy duty trucks like the 2019 Ford F-250 and 2018 Ram 2500 offer powerful engines, but what about transmissions? Again, the Ram 2500 offers more options for Nampa and Meridian drivers. The Ford F-250 can be had with a Torqshift® Heavy-Duty 6-speed Selectshift® automatic. The Ram 2500, on the other hand, offers a choice between a Class-Exclusive 6-speed manual or automatic.

Ford F-250 or Ram 2500: Towing & Payload Capacities

When it comes to payload capacity, the 2018 Ram 2500 hauls 3,990 pounds vs. 4,315 pounds with the 2019 Ford F-250. The Ram 2500 gains the upper hand as far as towing. Properly equipped, the Ram 2500 can tow up to 17,980 pounds with the Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine. The Ford F-250 tows 12,300 to 13,300 pounds. Even if you stick with the 2500’s base engine, you can tow up to 13,890 pounds.