Dodge Ram 1500 vs Lincoln Mark LT
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2008 Lincoln Mark LT
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Lincoln Mark LTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | Base |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (SuperCrew) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2008 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Lincoln Mark LTBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $38,615 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Lincoln Mark LTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | 12 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 30 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Lincoln Mark LTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 365 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 5.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Lincoln Mark LTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 49.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs (best) | 9,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs | 1,710 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs (best) | 5,285 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 8.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 138.5 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 223.8 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 78.9 in |
| Height | 74.6 in (best) | 73.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | Lincoln Mark LTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (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 | Lincoln Mark LT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $38,615 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | Base $38,915 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | Base $41,715 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | Base $42,015 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 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 | — |
Dodge Ram 1500 vs Lincoln Mark LT FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2008 Lincoln Mark LT 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 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 starts lower at $20,610.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,610).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (390).
- Which has better seats: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,450).