Ford Truck or Dodge Truck, which is better?

Question

I am looking at the Ford Ranger and the Dodge Ram, and can't make up my mind. I want a quad cab, (four doors), automatic with okay towing capacity and large enough truck bed. What do you all think?

Answer 1

HEMI, enough said!

Answer 2

It depends on what you look for in a truck. I just bought a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 on Friday. I drove comparable Ford and GM trucks and felt that the Ram suited my tastes better. Here are my feelings on all the trucks I drove. Keep in mind that these are all previous generation trucks, the latest generation may feel distinctly different. They were all standard cab/short bed trucks with 4X4. Ford: The Ford F150 I test drove was a 2006 XLT with the 5.4L V8. It felt the most substantial. It had a very solid and refined feeling that the Ram and GM twins just didn't have. It also had the quietest interior and the best build quality. However, all that refinement and sound deadening comes at a price, the F150 is significantly heavier than a Ram 1500 or Silverado 1500. It wasn't slow, but it didn't have the pick-up that the GM and Dodge trucks have. The Ford truck was also the most expensive truck I drove by a considerable margin, they do hold their value quite well. Ford trucks also score the best in reliability reports. Dodge: I bought a 2005 Ram 1500 SLT 4X4 with the 5.7L Hemi. It was the power king of the trucks I drove. The GM and Ford trucks just don't compare to the amount of force the Hemi moved this truck with. I also thought it was the best looking truck. The Ram had the most amount of room behind the seats for storage and the bed had the best tie-down hooks. It was also the best deal. I thought it rode better than the GM trucks, though not quite as well as the Ford. GM: I test drove a 2006 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L V8. This was the least desirable of the trucks I drove. It felt the cheapest of all the trucks. It had the most road noise, the most wind noise, and it didn't feel as solidly built as the Dodge and Ford. It also wasn't as well thought out as the Dodge and Ford, both of which had a lot more features to make them more useful. It did feel quicker than the Ford, though that has more to do with the Ford's heft than engine power. On the plus side, it does score better than the Ram in reliability reports, though not quite as well as the Ford.

Answer 3

IF you need towing capacity then the Ranger is out, they are terrible. Dodge Ram has a great 2002-2005 body style and I have had an awesome experience with the 2 I have had. now if you are going for a 2001 or older then I would recommend a Ford Fullsize. Ford Rangers have major transmission problems when you use it like a truck because it is built like a car.

Answer 4

I would go with the Dodge. My 2004 3500 2WD Dually Cummins powered, has been around the US quite a few times. I pull all kinds of RV's from manufactures to dealers across the U.S. I personally pull a 5th wheel RV 14,100 lbs. This is my 2nd 2004. My 1st was a Manual transmission and had power to spare.Great truck.Unfortunately,wife wouldn't drive it. Traded for an automatic. One big negative is the front wheel hub assemblies.They are 1 piece and unserviceable. Also they have been mismachined and a known defect. Cost about $400.to replace.Have replaced 2 so far, and am presently looking for an after market supplier.(Don't know if this problem followed in 2005)
All I have worked with preferred Dodge to Ford, but sited a small cab..This has changed now that Dodge has increased it's size.
Dodge is also dropping the cummins engine line, and I heard they were going to the Mercedes.To me, the cummins can't be beat.

Answer 5

The Ranger is not going to give you much bed,between the two, I would go with the Ram,and I'm a FORD guy,I own 4 of the F-series trucks and refuse to own a Chevy,everybody else owns a Chevy and I don't want to look like everybody else.

Answer 6

Ford

Answer 7

I think that the Rams are better, but I hate Fords myself..

Answer 8

according to my mechanic the Ford is a better quality if you want a truck that will work harder for your money.

Answer 9

Fix Or Repair Daily - Found On Road Dead

Answer 10

They both suck.

I sell Toyotas, and have sold 3 Tacomas to Dodge mechanics that work down the street. They won't even buy the things they work on!!! That's how bad they are!!