2014 Ultimate 1 Ton Challenge results

4x4ord wrote:
I just read over the scoring sheet a little closer and have to admit there is some stuff that make the results a little off in my mind. For example the Ford was on top the Davis Dam run almost a minute ahead of the Chevy and 1.25 minutes ahead of the Ram. That's like a mile in front and it gained only 10 points?? Then on the subjective scoring Aaron Bragman was very biased toward the Ram. These trucks are not that different ... 65 points for overall value for the Ford and 80 for the more expensive Ram .... give me a break ... I can see him not liking the Ford but for less money you definitely get a little more with Ford ... things like incredible tow mirrors that are both power extend and power fold; genuine leather seats vs synthetic leather in the supplied Ram; a more refined quieter engine :); keypad entry system. I would throw out Aaron's scores and call the results very close but a little less biased:

GMC...2827
Ford...2766
Ram...2706

That is one item I don't like in tests like these. Test, test, test, then throw a dart to pick a winner. The subjective side may have been weighted too high in the total score. But, if you are brand biased none of the results really matter and if you are open minded to any brand you can look at the quantitative tests and do the subjective tests on your own. After all, it is your tastes and behind that will need to live with the vehicle.