I was wondering if any one had any opinion on which was better a ford f150 or a dodge 1500. i've been looking and the dodges seem to cost less. is it a get what you pay for thing?
2007-01-22 18:05:19 · 15 answers · asked by Evelyn 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
CHEVY!!!!!!
2007-01-22 18:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by merlebh 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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.
2016-05-24 00:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the year of the truck you are looking at. The mid 90's Dodges fell apart more quickly than the Fords of that era. The Fords worse than the Dodges of the 80's. Dollar for dollar (speaking as a mechanic) They are all the same if equipped the same. Sure there are minor flaws in each and differences in warranty etc... but in the end I think it's a buyers choice.
2007-01-22 18:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by guitarringer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the ford but that don't mean there is anything wrong with dodge, it's a matter of what fits you. Take them both for a long test drive and see what you like, not just a five minute drive cuz you will start to notice comfort after an hour or so.
2007-01-22 18:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by misc 75 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can answer this question with confidence. I recently had purchased a new 2006 Dodge 1500 HEMI quad cab. This truck was perfect for me. I can get about 14 to the gallon or about 300 miles till empty. The truck has a lot a pep to it and gives a decent ride. I love this truck to death and I was a prior Ford owner. If you need info about the truck you can e-mail personally.
Mike
2007-01-22 18:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by Michael W 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IF THE DODGE HAS A 318 OR 360 MOTOR YOU CAN'T GO WRONG. I DROVE ONE ACROSS WASH. WITHOUT ANY WATER IN THE RADIATOR (DON'T TRY THIS IT EWAS ALSO FREEZING)AND MADE IT TO GET SOME. BUT I HAVE A FORD AND SO FAR IT'S TRUE F.ix O.r R.epair D.aily DEPENDING ON THE YEAR AND MAKE AND MILEGE? GO WITH THE ONE THAT HAS LESS WARE AND NEWEST PARTS.
2007-01-22 18:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by terwill2005 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ford
The new dodges look good but I've heard of several problems with them from friends and family.
2007-01-22 18:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by muttbob 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ford!! Top selling trucks for the last 30 years. That should tell you something.
2007-01-22 18:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by Fordman 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Fords generally get better fuel economy in the same class.
2007-01-22 18:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would go ford hands down, although personally I am a chevy man....
2007-01-22 20:46:39 · answer #10 · answered by lemans81 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dodge
2007-01-22 18:08:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋