Ford E-150 vs Ram ProMaster 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ram ProMaster 1500
Overview
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Ram ProMaster 15001500 Tradesman Low Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | E-150 | 1500 Tradesman Low Roof |
| Body style | Van | Van |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2014 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Ram ProMaster 15001500 Tradesman Low Roof |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,600 (best) | $45,870 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Ram ProMaster 15001500 Tradesman Low Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 33 gal (best) | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Ram ProMaster 15001500 Tradesman Low Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 276 hp (best) |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft (best) | 250 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Ram ProMaster 15001500 Tradesman Low Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 278.6 cu ft (best) | 259 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 6,910 lbs |
| Payload | 3,260 lbs | 4,160 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,291 lbs | 4,400 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 138 in (best) | 118 in |
| Length | 216.7 in (best) | 195.4 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 80.3 in (best) |
| Height | 82.4 in | 91.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Ram ProMaster 15001500 Tradesman Low Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 3 / 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 | Ford E-150 | Ram ProMaster 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E-150 $28,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 1500 Tradesman Low Roof $45,870 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | E-150 $29,815 MSRP | 1500 Tradesman Low Roof $48,565 MSRP |
| 3 | E-150 XL $30,230 MSRP | 1500 Tradesman High Roof $49,425 MSRP |
| 4 | E-150 XLT $32,675 MSRP | 1500 SLT Low Roof $51,560 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 1500 SLT High Roof $52,420 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 1500 SLT+ Low Roof $55,560 MSRP |
| 7 | — | 1500 SLT+ High Roof $56,420 MSRP |