Ram 6.4L 8 speed vs Ford 7.3 to carry truck camper
I’m in the market for a new DRW to carry a truck camper and think I’ve narrowed it down to a 3500/350 DRW CC 4x4 4:10/4:30
I’ve had a few newer CTDs and love the motor, but feel one of the new gas engines will meet my need without the cost, maintenance and complexity of a new diesel.
I’ve read great reviews of the Ram with the new 8 speed but it looks like the 7.3 Ford may be a better engine with a more simple design and hopefully longevity.
I haven’t seen many Fords on Auto Trader but it looks like I can get a new Ram Tradesman for around $43-44k.
I will be carrying a TC approx 5k lbs and flat towing a 4K lb Jeep on occasion or similar trailer.
The Hemi seems to be proven but obviously the 7.3L is new.
What are your thoughts which would be better and why?
Could I get a similar Ford for around the same price as the Ram?
Also, I don’t “need” to buy until early fall so I have some time to see how the 7.3 works out.
I know this could go in the TC forum, but I think there may be more experience on this forum for Powertrains.
I’ve had a few newer CTDs and love the motor, but feel one of the new gas engines will meet my need without the cost, maintenance and complexity of a new diesel.
I’ve read great reviews of the Ram with the new 8 speed but it looks like the 7.3 Ford may be a better engine with a more simple design and hopefully longevity.
I haven’t seen many Fords on Auto Trader but it looks like I can get a new Ram Tradesman for around $43-44k.
I will be carrying a TC approx 5k lbs and flat towing a 4K lb Jeep on occasion or similar trailer.
The Hemi seems to be proven but obviously the 7.3L is new.
What are your thoughts which would be better and why?
Could I get a similar Ford for around the same price as the Ram?
Also, I don’t “need” to buy until early fall so I have some time to see how the 7.3 works out.
I know this could go in the TC forum, but I think there may be more experience on this forum for Powertrains.
