Ford Ranger vs Ram Dakota
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Ram Dakota
Overview
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | ST |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Extended Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,350 | $23,210 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 22 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.3 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 7,250 lbs |
| Payload | 1,818 lbs (best) | 1,810 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,232 lbs | 4,200 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 129 in | 131.3 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 218.5 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 74 in (best) | 68.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $23,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $36,850 MSRP | ST $27,460 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $35,875 MSRP | BigHorn $24,085 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $39,375 MSRP | BigHorn $26,780 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $43,755 MSRP | BigHorn $28,335 MSRP |
| 6 | Lariat $47,255 MSRP | BigHorn $29,730 MSRP |
| 7 | Raptor $57,070 MSRP | LoneStar $24,085 MSRP |
| 8 | — | LoneStar $26,780 MSRP |
| 9 | — | LoneStar $28,335 MSRP |
| 10 | — | LoneStar $29,730 MSRP |
| 11 | — | ST Fleet $25,760 MSRP |
| 12 | — | ST Fleet $28,710 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Laramie $30,635 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Laramie $33,635 MSRP |
| 15 | — | TRX Fleet $31,820 MSRP |