Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | XLT |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $28,210 |
| Lowest listing price | $13,988 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $13,988 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $13,988 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (best) | 22.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs (best) | 5,250 lbs |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs (best) | 1,390 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs (best) | 4,583 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 8.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 130.5 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 210.2 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 73.7 in |
| Height | 74.6 in (best) | 71.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | XLT $30,735 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | Limited $33,065 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | Limited $35,590 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 MSRP | Limited $35,590 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $25,365 MSRP | — |
| 7 | ST $29,075 MSRP | — |
| 8 | ST $31,730 MSRP | — |
| 9 | SLT $24,855 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SLT $25,155 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SLT $28,865 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SLT $31,020 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SLT $28,425 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SLT $28,725 MSRP | — |
| 15 | SLT $32,085 MSRP | — |
| 16 | SLT $34,240 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Laramie $36,880 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Laramie $39,035 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Laramie $40,495 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 starts lower at $20,610. Live Dodge Ram 1500 listings start at $13,988.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,610).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (390).
- Which has better seats: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,450).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).