After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
RAM 1500 vs Ford Ranger Comparison
RAM 1500
Ford Ranger
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
- Superb V6 powertrain
- Great to drive
- Some great tech inclusions
- Expensive, and prices keep rising
- Back seat space a bit limited
- Tray roller cover eats into space
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Canopy (+$4,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
Comparison
Reviews
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
William Stopford
The Ford Ranger WIldtrak V6 could be the sweet spot for those who want a ute that does the ‘dual purpose’ thing better than anything else.
Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
5654 | 1996 - 2990 | |
Size (L) | ||
5.7L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
V8 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
291kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5600 | 3250 - 5650 | |
Torque | ||
556Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3950 | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 15.8 - 16.3 |