2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2001 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (391 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 2009 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford F-250. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2001 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
