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 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 9 | 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 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 | — |
Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac starts lower at $28,210.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,210).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).
- Which has better seats: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (17,600).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 vs 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).