Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford Ranger
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford Ranger
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (SuperCrew) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $33,350 |
| Lowest listing price | $7,365 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $7,365 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $7,365 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 270 hp (best) |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs (best) | 7,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs | 1,818 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs | 4,232 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in | 9 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 129 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 211 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 74.6 in (best) | 74 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | XL $36,850 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | XLT $35,875 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | XLT $39,375 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 MSRP | Lariat $43,755 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $25,365 MSRP | Lariat $47,255 MSRP |
| 7 | ST $29,075 MSRP | Raptor $57,070 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 | — |
