Ford F-350 Super Duty vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Express |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,280 | $42,375 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $899 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $53,267 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $139,900 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 4,143 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 485 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 7.3 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 20,000 lbs (best) | 7,660 lbs |
| Payload | 4,391 lbs (best) | 2,365 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,018 lbs | 4,836 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 141.4 in (best) | 141 in |
| Length | 231.8 in (best) | 229 in |
| Width | 80 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 78.8 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| 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 F-350 Super Duty | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $47,280 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $49,065 MSRP | Express $45,125 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $50,080 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $51,865 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $50,580 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $52,365 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $53,380 MSRP | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 8 | XLT $55,165 MSRP | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 30 | — | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
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Ford F-350 Super Duty vs Ram 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty vs 2027 Ram 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 1500 starts lower at $42,375. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $899.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (42,375).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (540).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,800).