Which is a stronger truck a Dodge or a Ford?

Answer 1

It depends on the year/model/trim/engine/what catergory (payload,towing, performance, frame, engine) and your brand loyalty. Truck guys are very brand loyal and usually don't state facts. A good example is Ford's superduty were they use the (class 4) F-450's performance # and NOT the (class 3) F-350's to compare against the ram(class 3) 3500. The F-450 isn't a residential model and is really a commercial model. The Maximum rated numbers listed on their website(of any model/engine combo offered):

2016 F-350 2016 RAM 3500

GCWR*(gross combined weight rating) - 35,000 lbs 37,900 lbs.

*The max legal weight of truck/payload and trailer

Towing (trailer weight) conventional hitch/ 5th wheel- 19,000/ 26,500 lbs. ?/ 30,000 lbs.

GVWR (gross combined weight rating) - 14,000 lbs 14,000 lbs.

* The max legal weight of truck and payload

Payload - 7,050 lbs. 7,390 lbs.

Max engine power

Gasoline - (6.2L V8) 385 hp/405 lb-ft (6.4L V8) 410 hp/429 lb-ft

Diesel - (6.7L V8) 440 hp/ 860 lb-ft (6.7L I6) 385hp/865 lb-ft

Ram claims to have the strongest frame with it's hydroformed frame rated at 50,000psi. Ford's 6.x L diesels have had horrible reliability compared to the cummins. The duramax diesel are better than the 6.x powerstrokes and almost a good as the cummins, IMHO. All you have to do is go to a competitive diesel truck pulling contest and see 65% cummins, 25% duramax and only 10% powerstroke. Fords were always cheaper to buy(until recently)/maintain than Rams so their production #'s are significantly greater, so people think they are better(not true).