2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Because 2005 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (496 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 2499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
