The new 2022 Ram 2500 is one of the best new trucks out there, but the 2022 Ford F-250 might be some stiff competition. With the help of Motor Trend, we’ve created a side-by-side comparison of the two to help make your purchasing decision easier.
The 2500 comes standard with a naturally aspirated 6.4-liter V-8 with 410 horsepower, 429 lb-ft of torque, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The diesel option is a 6.7-liter turbocharged inline-six with 370 horsepower, 850 lb-ft of torque, and a standard eight-speed transmission or a free six-speed alternative. Its torque power makes the diesel model an excellent towing option.
Each trim level has its own special additions. The Power Wagon trim is especially different from the rest, as it’s Ram’s off-road-equipped model. All but the Power Wagon trim comes with standard RWD and optional 4WD; the Power Wagon is 4WD only.
The interior got some updates, with an enormous new 12-inch infotainment screen for trims at the Big Horn level or above. There’s also an optional Safety Group driver-assist package with everything from blind-spot monitoring to automatic emergency braking and more.
Overall, the Ram 2500 is a comfortable, smooth, and powerful ride with enough trim levels to let you tailor the truck into exactly what you need.
Ford’s other big upgrade for the 2022 F-250 is the 12-inch infotainment screen. It comes standard on all trims above the XLT starting with the Lariat. A downside to the upper trims, though, is how quickly their prices climb. The highest Limited trim level gets up to nearly $90,000, increasing over $50,000 from the standard XL trim.
Six trim levels are available: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Though Ford doesn’t have a designated off-roading trim like Ram, they’ve created a Tremor off-road engine package. Similar to the 2500, RWD is standard and 4WD is optional on all trims.
The ride is a bit bumpier and the trims get pricier than the 2500, but the powerful diesel engine might be enough to draw customers Ford’s way.
In terms of value, you might want to go with the Ram 2500. It has most of the same features as the F-250, and the higher-level trims don’t cost nearly as much. The only thing Ford seems to edge Ram out on is torque and towing power, so if that’s on your wish list, Ford could be a winner.