Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500ST | 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 | diesel fuel | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | diesel | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,680 | $28,210 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 35 gal (best) | 22.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 350 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.7 L (best) | 4 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 17,600 lbs (best) | 5,250 lbs |
| Payload | 4,650 lbs (best) | 1,390 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,847 lbs | 4,583 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in (best) | 130.5 in |
| Length | 231 in (best) | 210.2 in |
| Width | — | 73.7 in (best) |
| Height | 73.6 in (best) | 71.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 3500 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $34,680 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $38,250 MSRP | XLT $30,735 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $38,450 MSRP | Limited $33,065 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $37,595 MSRP | Limited $35,590 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $41,350 MSRP | Limited $35,590 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $41,550 MSRP | — |
| 7 | SLT $38,320 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SLT $43,485 MSRP | — |
| 9 | SLT $43,685 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SLT $44,185 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SLT $41,490 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SLT $46,430 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SLT $46,630 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SLT $47,130 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Laramie $47,065 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Laramie $47,265 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Laramie $47,765 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Laramie $49,945 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Laramie $50,145 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Laramie $50,645 MSRP | — |