2001 Dodge Ram vs. 2001 Ford EX
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Ram and 2001 Ford EX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Ram weights approximately 890 kg more than 2001 Ford EX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Ram | 2001 Ford EX | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | EX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 567 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
