Dodge Ram 2500 Van vs Ford E-150 Econoline
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2001 Ford E-150 Econoline
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 Van2500 | Ford E-150 EconolineE-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 2500 | E-150 |
| Body style | Ext Van | Van |
| 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 | 2003 | 2001 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 Van2500 | Ford E-150 EconolineE-150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,580 | $20,755 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 Van2500 | Ford E-150 EconolineE-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 15 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 35 gal | 35 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 Van2500 | Ford E-150 EconolineE-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp (best) | 191 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft (best) | 244 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.2 L (best) | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 Van2500 | Ford E-150 EconolineE-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 238.9 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 8,600 lbs (best) | 7,000 lbs |
| Payload | 3,070 lbs (best) | 2,010 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,733 lbs (best) | 4,778 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 127.4 in | 138 in (best) |
| Length | 208.5 in | 211.9 in (best) |
| Width | 78.8 in | 79.3 in (best) |
| Height | 79.9 in | 80.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 Van2500 | Ford E-150 EconolineE-150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2500 Van | Ford E-150 Econoline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2500 $21,580 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E-150 $20,755 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 2500 Maxi $23,645 MSRP | — |