2022 Ram 2500 vs. Ford F-250 Super Duty
Hannah DeWitt
Dec 7, 2021 · 4 min read
As far as vehicle types go, trucks are about as quintessentially American as they get. Ford and Chevy have dominated the truck market in the U.S., but recently Ram has overtaken them as a contender.
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 Ram 2500 is one of the best new trucks available on the market.
The 2022 Ram 2500
The 2022 Ram 2500 has a wide variety of trim levels, including the Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Power Wagon, Limited Longhorn, and Limited trim. There is also a new Ram Heavy Duty Big Horn/Lone Star Silver Edition package that has added chrome detailing and other unique design features.
Motor Trend is a big fan of this model, calling it “the best heavy-duty truck in its segment” and reported that it won the Truck of the Year award back in 2020. The truck starts at $36,350 and features two engine options, though their diesel engine option adds around $9,500 to the price.
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.
The 2022 Ford F-250
According to Motor Trend, the 2022 Ford F-250’s biggest strength is its towing ability. The truck has three different engine options available, all of which are V-8s. The two gas engines have decent amounts of power, but the Power Stroke 6.7-liter turbodiesel V-8 is equipped with a whopping 1,050 lb-ft of torque. It also puts out a respectable 475 horsepower.
Ford is starting the F-250 at $35,200. It comes standard with a gas-powered 6.2-liter V-8 with 385 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed transmission. The next level up is a 7.3-liter gas V-8 that produces 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
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.
Standard safety features vary across trim levels. The XL has no standard driver-assist technology, but the XLT and above come with automatic emergency braking. The Lariat and up also come with lane-departure warning. Other optional driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, 360-degree cameras, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
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.
Which model is better?
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.
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