Comparing RAM To The Competition

Comparing RAM To The Competition

RAM 1500 - Light Duty Pickup Comparison

In Florida, a light duty pickup truck serves many functions – from workhorse to daily commuter. Pickup trucks no longer are vehicles used solely for rough and tough jobs. You need a light duty pickup truck that’s equally at ease towing your camper as it is going to the supermarket.

We’ll let renowned vehicle experts cars.com do the talking for us.

“We… did some driving on-road and off-road with the 2019 RAM 1500 and even got a chance to do a little towing. Here’s what we think. The verdict: Equipped with perhaps the nicest interior of any American vehicle made today, the new 2019 RAM 1500 works great as a luxury vehicle or as a work truck…”

The Big 3 Questions

When it comes to the performance of a light duty pickup truck, there are 3 factors most people will consider as their main points of focus: torque, horsepower and towing capacity.

For the purpose of our comparison, we used the base model for the 2019 RAM 1500, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2019 Ford F-150. Here’s what we found:

 

Torque
(lbs.-ft)

Horsepower
(HP)

Towing
(lbs.)

RAM 1500

395

305

7,730

Chevrolet Silverado

212

285

7,000

Ford F-150

265

290

7,770

GMC Sierra 1500

305

277

7,500

RAM 1500 pulling trailer

But when we look at the maximum numbers, the 2019 RAM 1500 will still impress you with a best-in-class 12,750 lbs. towing, 2,300 lbs. payload, 395 HP and 410 lbs.-ft. of torque.

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Why Buy With Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

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  • Location: Right off of John Young Parkway and Sand Lake Road
  • Make It Yours: Full-service customization and accessories
  • Exchange Policy: We offer a 3-day satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t love it, you can exchange it within 3 days.*
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With a huge selection, the best prices in town, quick and easy financing and the best service center, it’s easy to see why Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is your best choice for light duty pickup trucks.

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