Ford F-250 Super Duty vs Ram 2500
The Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ram 2500 are two of the most cross-shopped heavy-duty trucks in Texas — and if you are shopping the Ford lot, the Ram store is likely right next door. Both are strong 3/4-ton trucks with devoted owners. Here is an honest comparison, including where Ram earns its reputation and where the F-250 pulls ahead.
Diesel power: Power Stroke vs Cummins
The F-250's available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 delivers class-leading available torque with the 10-speed TorqShift automatic. The Ram 2500 answers with the legendary 6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel inline-six — a powerplant with one of the strongest reliability reputations in trucking and a loyal following for its low-end grunt. We are not going to pretend the Cummins name does not carry weight; it does. The F-250's counter is peak torque leadership and the broader Super Duty capability ceiling above the 2500 class.
Towing, payload, and capability
Properly equipped, the F-250 offers up to roughly 23,000 lbs of gooseneck/5th-wheel towing, generally topping the Ram 2500's maximum ratings, with available Pro Trailer Backup Assist and onboard scales to make heavy hauling easier. Ram counters with strong numbers of its own and a well-regarded coil/air rear suspension. Confirm current-year figures before relying on any single number.
Trims, tech, and value
Ram is genuinely praised for ride comfort, thanks in part to its rear suspension design, and its interiors are excellent. The F-250 counters with a wider heavy-duty ceiling (up through F-350, F-450), available Pro Power Onboard on gas models, and a King Ranch trim with distinctive Texas character. If your priority is maximum capability and onboard power, the F-250 leads; if it is on-road ride refinement, Ram is worth a drive.
Which one should you buy?
Choose the F-250 for class-leading available torque, higher maximum towing, onboard power, and Super Duty's capability headroom. Choose the Ram 2500 if the Cummins reputation and ride comfort top your list. For Terrell-area buyers weighing the Ford against the Ram store nearby, the F-250's towing edge plus local, factory-trained Power Stroke diesel service make it the stronger long-term choice. See our F-250 inventory at Platinum Ford.
Comparison table
| Feature | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Available diesel | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel | 6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel I-6 |
| Diesel transmission | 10-speed TorqShift | Automatic [fewer ratios) [verify current MY] |
| Max available diesel torque | Class-leading [verify current MY] | Strong Cummins output [verify current MY] |
| Max gooseneck / 5th-wheel towing | Up to ~23,000 lbs [verify] | Up to ~20,000 lbs [verify] |
| Onboard power (gas models) | Available Pro Power Onboard | Not available |
| Known for | Torque & capability ceiling | Cummins reputation & ride comfort |
FAQ
Does the Ford F-250 tow more than the Ram 2500?
Is the Cummins more reliable than the Power Stroke?
Does the Ram 2500 ride better than the F-250?
Where can I compare the F-250 and Ram 2500 near Terrell, TX?
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