Ford Ranger vs Ram 1500 Classic
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2024 Ram 1500 Classic
Overview
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,350 (best) | $38,705 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.3 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs | 10,520 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,818 lbs | 1,930 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,232 lbs (best) | 4,873 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 129 in | 140 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in | 79.4 in (best) |
| Height | 74 in | 77.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 Ranger | Ram 1500 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $38,705 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $36,850 MSRP | Tradesman $41,455 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $35,875 MSRP | Tradesman $42,555 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $39,375 MSRP | Tradesman $45,305 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $43,755 MSRP | Tradesman $45,605 MSRP |
| 6 | Lariat $47,255 MSRP | Warlock $43,435 MSRP |
| 7 | Raptor $57,070 MSRP | Warlock $46,185 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Warlock $47,285 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Warlock $50,035 MSRP |