2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1374 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-350. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 115 L |
