2020 Ford F-250 vs Ram 2500
Both the 2020 Ford F-250 and Ram 2500 have what you’re looking for in a heavy-duty truck—namely, power and performance. But these pickups also treat you to modern comfort and a splash of adventure. Which should you choose? At LaFayette Ford, we’ve got the info you need to make the right decision.
Heavy-Duty Towing: 2020 Ford F-250
Since you’re shopping the heavy-duty truck segment, you’re definitely in the market for major muscle. You’ll find it in the F-250. Properly equipped, this Ford Super Duty can tow up to 20,000 pounds of conventional trailer. With a gooseneck setup, the F-250 can tow up to 22,800 pounds max.
The 2020 Ram 2500 tows max loads when it’s equipped with its optional 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine. However, Ram’s heavy-duty truck maxes out at just 19,780 pounds. If you need more muscle, then you need the F-250.
Haul Max Payloads: 2020 Ford F-250
Similarly, the F-250 is also better equipped to handle your heavy-duty gear. Depending on configuration and equipment, this Ford pickup can haul payloads weighing up to 4,332 pounds. Even the most capable Ram configuration—which hauls up to 4,010 pounds—will force you to make at least one extra trip.
Off-Road Capabilities: 2020 Ford F-250
If you think a heavy-duty truck can’t kick up dust, the F-250 will surprise you with its off-road prowess. This Ford pickup is at home crawling over rocks and mucking through river beds, especially when equipped with four-wheel drive. New for 2020, the off-road Tremor package takes drivers even further into the unknown, thanks to features like bigger tires, an off-road-ready front suspension, and rock-crawling mode.
Of the Ram 2500 trim models, the Power Wagon has the most off-road skills. Its unique suspension tuning and standard HEMI V8 help you venture away from the pavement with confidence. However, unlike the F-250, the Ram 2500 doesn’t offer an off-road package to make any trim model ready for adventure.
Classy Comfort: 2020 Ram 2500
If there’s one thing this heavy-duty Ram truck is known for, it’s comfort. Thanks to its class-exclusive rear suspension options—a standard five-link coil system and an optional air suspension—no heavy-duty truck offers a smoother ride. Inside the cabin, you’ll enjoy a handsome fit and finish, with tight cabin construction and high-quality materials.
The 2020 Ford F-250 also puts an emphasis on style, especially if you choose one of its upscale trim models (there are four: the Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited). These treat you to modern comforts, like leather upholstery and heated seats. Without the Ram’s classy rear suspension options, however, the F-250 ride isn’t quite as smooth.
With its heavy-duty capabilities and off-road potential, the 2020 Ford F-250 gives you the power to choose your own adventure. When you need to move heavy loads and you want to do it in style, we highly recommend choosing the F-250.
Still unconvinced? Stop by LaFayette Ford, your Fayetteville, North Carolina dealer, and we’ll give you the grand tour.