Choosing between the class-leading 2020 F-250 vs Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup trucks doesn’t need to be complicated. Keystone Ford’s comparison guide will help you weigh the pros and cons of each model. By the end, you’ll be ready to drive home in the heavy-duty truck that’s right for you.
Interior Comfort & Style: 2020 Ram 2500
With its best-in-class comfort features, the Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty truck that happily doubles as a refined family-hauler. Its class-exclusive suspension options (standard link-coil rear suspension and optional air suspension) give it a smoother ride than any of its competitors. Inside, the cabin impresses with its sturdy fit and finish and classy cabin materials. As you climb the Ram trim levels, you’ll find more and more luxury, including leather upholstery and heated seats.
The 2020 Ford F-250 is a close second place here. While its ride may not be as refined, six trim models offer increasing levels of comfort and style. Four of these six trim levels are supremely stylish, with features like leather upholster and handsome wood trim to make your workday feel as classy as possible. The crew cabin is especially family-friendly, too, with roomy seating in both rows.
Work-Friendly Tech Features: 2020 Ford F-250
The F-250 offers some interesting gadgets to help you through a stressful workday. The Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System uses multiple cameras to show you the area around both the truck and trailer, which comes in handy when you’re switching lanes on a crowded highway. Ford’s pickup trucks also offer a class-exclusive feature that helps you steer a trailer in the desired direction using a knob on the dash.
Of course, the 2020 Ram 2500 offers many of the same features as the F-250. For example, its blind-spot monitor can take the length of a trailer into account, so you can switch lanes with greater confidence. Also, there’s a trailer tire pressure monitoring system, so you’ll quickly be alerted if something goes wrong with one of your tires.
Max Towing: 2020 Ford F-250
Tow-friendly diesel engines are among the biggest reasons to shop the heavy-duty truck segment. Both the F-250 and the Ram 2500 offer sturdy diesel engines that generate some serious torque. But, ultimately, the F-250 tows the heavier trailer, with max tow ratings of 22,800 pounds. The Ram 2500’s towing capabilities stop at 19,780 pounds.
Max Hauling: 2020 Ford F-250
Choosing the truck that hauls more weight can mean fewer trips, which means both finishing the job faster and saving money on fuel. The F-250 helps you do exactly that. Depending on body style and equipment, this Ford Super Duty can haul payloads weighing up to 4,332 pounds. By comparison, the Ram 2500 can only haul up to 4,010 pounds.
The 2020 Ford F-250 and the Ram 2500 have a lot in common, but Ford’s heavy-duty pickup truck wins the day. With more power, better performance, and a long list of tech features to help you along your way, the F-250 is the best pickup for the job.
Want to see for yourself? Visit us at Keystone Ford in Chambersburg Pennsylvania to check out this Ford Super Duty and everything it has to offer.