2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-250 and 2011 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | F-250 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 98 L |
