6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 or 6.2L F-250

Last but not least, the Ford is "Made in the USA" and the RAM is "Made in Mexico".

Ummm - they are assembled in Mexico and Warren Mich. I wonder if there are haters on japanese forums twoard people who want advice on a Tundra.

librty02 wrote:
Just an update today I again test drove a ram 2500 laramie 6.4 hemi with 3.73 gears and a f-350 lariat yes 350 6.2L with 3.73 gears also. I dont really need a 1 ton but that is what the dealer had today so I drove it. Driving both the same day really gave me a good feel for both. I must say Ram wins hands down for interior fit and finish and a little more power off the line. But some will disagree with me on this one but I honeslty feel the f-350's ride was alot smoother than the Rams and that the steering response was much better. On the Ram it seems like I had to correct the steering constantly over bumps as the ford just took them and I didnt have to correct it. I also thought the fords seats were much more comfortable than Rams. Has anyone else noticed these issues or did I just drive a bum Ram today? Prices were somewhat close as the ram was 55k and the ford at 52k. The only option differences were that the ram had heated rear seats and remote start. Not sure those 2 options require a 3k higher sticker price either. I will be doing a bit more research before I purchase but as of now it looks like ford is the definite winner for me as of right now.

I do want to thank everyone here for their input on my topic as I try to make this decision as I want to make the correct one. Thanks and keep the input coming as I will do the same for you! :)

There certainly is no right or wrong when it comes to personal preferences for ride and seating and other subjective matters. I found my RAM's seats more comfy for me while I found the Ford seats as awkwardly large when I was out truck-hunting. I also prefer a more taught ride versus a wallowy ride. So the taught ride of the RAM was refreshing for me versus the Ford. Again, different strokes for different folks. In the end, you ought to go with your gut and which vehicle you are more happy with.

Also, when comparing prices, incentives and back-door deals will affect price quite a bit. Sometimes 1 brand will have more kickbacks going for their vehicle versus the other brand. Best thing to do is get 2 dealerships jumping over each other when negotiating price. Even if it's for the same brand (if you're dead set on either truck). Also know that there are purchasing programs out there, such as truecar or even costco if you don't want to deal with haggling.

librty02 wrote:
Buck the truck in your sig looks just like the one I test drove today! Just the 350 not the 250 :)

That truck looks like a jewel... :)

mtofell1 wrote:
My Ram rode much more stiff/harsh for the first couple weeks. I'm not sure if that was the coils wearing in a bit or me just getting used to it. Even when new it was still better than the leafs off my 06 Chevy 2500. A better ride in a 350/3500 is really surprising but I know they are always talking about improvements in the leafs and mine were almost 10 year old technology.

A couple things from the Ford champion a few posts back. 6.2 w/o cylinder deactivation gets better mpg than the Hemi with it? Good luck with that. I poured over message boards with real world experiences for weeks before I purchased and the Fords were seeing 1-2 less consistently. I don't care enough to go research it again but I'd be interested to see what the test parameters were if the poster can back up that claim. If it's true I'm going to guess it's a very specialized test.

And, not all the Rams have air suspension - at least my 2014 doesn't. And to say the systems have problems is bit of a stretch. The systems being talked about haven't even been out for more than a year.

If you don't like the fuel economy of the Ford being better than the RAM why don't you be a champ and take it up with Pickuptrucks.com. Ian posted the link so there's a start. :W

Since you took my statement out of context I most publish it again: "Historically long term durability of the air suspension is not as reliable as leaf springs and will be very expensive to repair. We've seen it come and go on different brands."

We all know that leafs springs is about as bullet proof as you can get do to their simplicity, however air springs/system are very complex and they eventually fail.

Do you know why RAM didn't implement the Air Spring setup with the 1 leaf spring like was marketed for the '14 1 ton trucks that was never implemented?

Buck the truck in your sig looks just like the one I test drove today! Just the 350 not the 250 :)

You should probably give a 6.4 with 4.10's a try just to be fair. Overall ratios are similar to a 6.2 3.73 because of the trans, although this won't affect most of the points swaying you toward the 6.2.

There are subjective things only you and your family can decide. They're both good trucks, so find the one that fits you best. I know my butt was shaped to a Ford seat after 10 years, so the Ram seat felt foreign to me. With you coming off a F150, the controls and ergonomics will be more familiar in that F350.

The biggest differences between F350 and F250 are the wheels and rear helper springs - If you find a F350 you like at the right price, don't discount it because of the badge.

My Ram rode much more stiff/harsh for the first couple weeks. I'm not sure if that was the coils wearing in a bit or me just getting used to it. Even when new it was still better than the leafs off my 06 Chevy 2500. A better ride in a 350/3500 is really surprising but I know they are always talking about improvements in the leafs and mine were almost 10 year old technology.

A couple things from the Ford champion a few posts back. 6.2 w/o cylinder deactivation gets better mpg than the Hemi with it? Good luck with that. I poured over message boards with real world experiences for weeks before I purchased and the Fords were seeing 1-2 less consistently. I don't care enough to go research it again but I'd be interested to see what the test parameters were if the poster can back up that claim. If it's true I'm going to guess it's a very specialized test.

And, not all the Rams have air suspension - at least my 2014 doesn't. And to say the systems have problems is bit of a stretch. The systems being talked about haven't even been out for more than a year.

Just an update today I again test drove a ram 2500 laramie 6.4 hemi with 3.73 gears and a f-350 lariat yes 350 6.2L with 3.73 gears also. I dont really need a 1 ton but that is what the dealer had today so I drove it. Driving both the same day really gave me a good feel for both. I must say Ram wins hands down for interior fit and finish and a little more power off the line. But some will disagree with me on this one but I honeslty feel the f-350's ride was alot smoother than the Rams and that the steering response was much better. On the Ram it seems like I had to correct the steering constantly over bumps as the ford just took them and I didnt have to correct it. I also thought the fords seats were much more comfortable than Rams. Has anyone else noticed these issues or did I just drive a bum Ram today? Prices were somewhat close as the ram was 55k and the ford at 52k. The only option differences were that the ram had heated rear seats and remote start. Not sure those 2 options require a 3k higher sticker price either. I will be doing a bit more research before I purchase but as of now it looks like ford is the definite winner for me as of right now.

I do want to thank everyone here for their input on my topic as I try to make this decision as I want to make the correct one. Thanks and keep the input coming as I will do the same for you! :)

Ron3rd wrote:

ib516 wrote:

Ron3rd wrote:
Can both the 6.2 and 6.4 run on regular gas?

Yes. The 6.4L Hemi specifies 87 Octane only, not "89 recommended, 87 acceptable" like the 5.7L Hemi.

What about the 6.2L Ford?

I don't know for sure so I didn't say. :)