Ford F250 vs Ram 2500: Which HD Work Truck Is The MPG Champ? 

I'm actually sick of the comment sections on any truck matchups or even muscle car matchups, it reminds me of our political landscape right now, you're extreme supporting on either side. it's actually disgusting, as a pickup truck fan and muscle fan, fanboys drive me crazy cuz they litter the comment sections with their pre-conceived notions about reliability and what not. the comment section is more like a meme war between fanboys. why can't you miserable fanboys appreciate both trucks? the Ram is using a coil rear suspension with an 8 year old designed hemi engine and it squatted LESS than the Ford. it hasn't had a major update since 2009, and give credit to the Ford, it's engine and tranny combo proved to be quite more efficient than the Ram. although bland looking, it still proved efficient and showed it would be a great work truck. why the hate? you pickup truck fanboys are so miserable, I'm a mopar guy at heart but I I appreciate all the big 3 offerings. whether in pickups or muscle cars. the rest of you are miserable human beings. you think one is better, and no matter what the other companies do, you'll always have that view of them.... I feel bad for you. I'll get off my soap box now...

that intake on the ford is jacked up

Good video! Y'all should do this same thing with the ram power wagon and ford raptor.

Are you saying a 3.5 ecoboost puts out more torque and. Has 15 ponies less?

Review ram rt vs lighting

Were these 2 wheel drive trucks?

Before I watch this video, I'm going to say the Dodge is going to have better mileage

Did they have the same gearing?

The ram is a tradesman with the chrome package, that's why it looks better. The Ford is an XL no appearance package. Btw what happened to cylinder deactivation lol. Pos ram. I've worked for both companies, I will chose a ram over a Ford everyday of the week.

I like Ram and Ford trucks equally. But GM? No, no, noooo.

Ah..... I love waking up in my TFL shirt, grabbing my coffee and instantly getting s notification of a new TFL video. Thanks, guys!

ram fans will still buy rams and ford fans will still buy fords. companies might be swayed. though ive worked at complanies with pickup fleets and it usually boils down to which brand gives the better deal. or what brand the manager likes most. very impressive highway empty miles. you mentioned the ram was 4x2, but didnt mention what the ford was. plus no rear gear comparison. ive heard nothing but good about the 6.2. now if only they could cast that in aluminium and put it in the stang.

Thank you for being the only outlet that makes it a point to do these tests.

I wouldn't buy one personally but Dodge (RAM) does make a nice looking base model pickup, the Ford base model really does look "base", for work trucks however I wouldn't complain if either were my company truck.

This is really informative. I don't tow enough to warrant the cost or complexity of a diesel

Would like to see you do full testing on the new 2019 Ram 2500 6.4. Lets see how that 8 speed tranny compares to the old 6 speed.

You mentioned the Ram had 4.10 gears, what did the Ford have?

Ford F 250 all the way.

Well the dodge looks better tho 😂 I believe with 3.73 in the dodge i think it would’ve been super close

4:03 : F250 tow. 4:50 2500 drive 8:38 : F250 drive. 7:44 2500 tow Save you some time

Good job guys and great information. I can not wait until you get your hands on the 2020 trucks. Fords 7.3 Godzilla engine vs Ford 6.2 Boss would be a good test. Same for the new 6.6 GM gas vs the Ford 7.3. Then do the same with the diesel engines. Busy busy 2020👍

Can't wait for the next generation rams

How big of a mpg diffrence would it be if you get crew cabs 4x4 and a mid axle ratio?

I'm a Chevy guy hands down but I'm taking the ford.... Chrysler I mean fiat's are cheap pieces of shit. Leave the truck making to ford and GM

Fords speedometer screen is nicer than the rams

Ford could really learn some things from dodge about how to clean up under the hood.

I can only wish for 16mpg in my 2016 reg cab RAM 2500, 6.4L 4wd. Leveled, it sits a few inches higher in the front end and has the aerodynamics of a box of saltines. 80% city/ 20% highway driving = 11mpg average. But I still hate the Prius, so it all works out.

Chevrolet gave yall guys a shoutout on their RU-vid channel.

Thank you TLC for always making Ford trucks seem better we all know they are wink wink. Too many people buying Rams now I want to keep Ram a secret so I can continue to laugh at all the special people buying Ford trucks.

I am actually surprised that the Ford won that round, and I am "a Ford guy." Nice job, guys! I was honestly expecting the Ram to dominate (slightly). The suspension squat on the Ford was more than expected, too... Just a good round!

I love your content, but you guys need better mics. Your audio could be much better with better equipped cameras.

finally we are getting the work heavy duty gas models tests but I think we need more videos about them & that ford new torqueshift G transmission too by the way the regular 6 speed auto transmission still available for the 6.2 .

Great review Fast Lane..I have been contemplating trading in all my Diesel trucks from all 3 and going to gas....Appreciate the non-bias reviews.. I am more interested in the towing mpg's vs just driving around due to these trucks being worked all the time.

I love this video and the channel overall. Your videos are informative yet entertaining. Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago. I wish these vehicles could be imported into my country but due to old, archaic laws, people can't. Keep it up gents. Much blessings.

I like both trucks but if I were to get one I would choose the Ram but that's just me. If you would buy the Ford power to ya!

Thanks TFL for trying to have the most consistent tests. It is difficult to have exact consistency but you all do a great job trying to keep it as close as possible. I really enjoy your channel!!

Really like these comparisons on the HD trucks since they are not rated by the manufacturer.

Dodge Chrysler are known to have problems all kinds that's why mercedes got rid of them in the 90s.. quote quality issues

Great information guys, always appreciate it. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!

I have a 2013 ram 2500 disel it rocks ford sucks

I'd like to see the same test with 3/4 to or 1 ton Crew Cab Version's pulling 7k to 8K trailers, 4:30 Gears in the Ford and 4:10 in the Ram. The average guy looking to pull an average camp trailer on the weekends and a daily driver to and from work, this is what I want to see. No one is pulling the max load at 70mph on the freeway in a single cab work truck.

That's amazing that new 3/4 ton trucks are getting in the upper teens while not towing. I have an 2008 f250 that gets 9.

Great test. Two variables that, in my opinion give the edge to the Ford. One, I think I heard you say the Ram was two wheel drive. I heard no mention of this for the Ford. Rear drive only would improve mpg by about one mpg. And two, gas tank size. The Ford has, in short bed form, a 34 gallon tank. The Ram is 31 or 32 in short bed. When getting these relatively low mpg’s, that extra bit of range can make a big difference.

Thanks for doing the heavy duty gas tests! Will you do an Ike run in them too?

Great review guys... and it really hits home with me. I HAD a 2000 Super Duty supercab short bed V10 4x4 for a number of years. I HAVE a 2016 Ram 2500 crew cab short bed 6.4L 4x4, that I've owned for the past year. Both great trucks. In the Super Duty, I was able to get ~16 mpg on a camping trip. In the Ram, I was able to get ~18 mpg... that's with 4.10s & less than 5k miles on the Ram... in 110 degree heat with the A/C cranked the whole way. There are things I do not like about the Ram. There were things I did not like about the Super Duty. I WILL say that the Ram is about the quietest vehicle I've owned... very comfortable over long drives, provided you've got a little weight in the bed to smooth out the ride a bit. I'm equal opportunity... I've got a Ram 2500, a Mercury Grand Marquis, and a C5 Corvette Z06. It's all good... buy what makes you happy!

Try driving 65mph and let the Ram shift up a gear. Also include Ford rear gears. Would like to see them towing more like 7000lbs.

Nice job, thanks! What are your preferred snacks when driving the loop all day? :D These newer engines are nice... I have an '07 Ram 1500 4x4 with the 4.7L V8. The Ram 2500 with the 6.4L is heavier and has about 3 times the power, but still gets the same mpg as my old, lighter truck! Might be time to go shopping soon... ;)

i remember watching this video my junior year of high school just for entertainment and learning. now, i come back to it because i'm in the market. LOL

I wonder how much better the Ram would have been w/a 3.73 in back?

Splitting hairs. Both trucks will do basically the same thing for the same money. If you owned each one for three years the Ford wold carry better re-sale. Ford also has a larger dealer network because it is a bigger brand. I like HD leaf springs for towing. So all else equal, I would get the Ford. But that’s just me.

I LOVE THE RAMS AND THE FORDS TWO OF THE BEST

I really like doing towing and non towing loops like this. Gives subscribers better idea of how trucks perform in different conditions. Keep it up! Would really like to see all new 2018 Fords do these exact same videos, like 2.7 vs 3.5 vs 5.0.

Awesome. That's impressive MPG. No wonder I see so many of these heavy duty trucks pulling fifth wheels.

My issue with my RAM is that in tow/ haul it locks out Over Drive, which is way the RPMs are higher. Guess they are trying to save the transmission.

i'm a ford guy but after this test i would consider the ram 2500 ! would be really nice to see the silverado 2500 hd results though

+The Fast Lane Truck do the 2019 Ford F-250 XL with the 6.7L Diesel vs The 2018 RAM 2500 Tradesmen with the 6.7L Cummins with the 68RFE 6 speed Automatic

I daily drive my 2017 crew cab 6.2l f250 and only get 12.5 mpg semi empty.

Why is the Ram so much better than the Ford? I am starting to feel sorry for Ford fools. When they get so defensive you know your hitting a nerve because deep down they know the ram is superior.

Lol, my freightliner would get over 8mpg most of the time,, at full weight 80,000 pounds 😁

Should new trucks 2021 with out load first gas mpg and then with a load mpg would be nice

Ram had the biggest difference I've seen on computer mileage than any other truck you've tested. That happened on both tests and it was a considerable amount. Most trucks are really spot on. Great video. Was impressed with the 6.2.

thanks for doing MPG for 3/4 ton trucks. I always thought that MPG will be much higher for these trucks. So, 2015 lariat F-250 with 6.2, 4x4 and double cab will not get more than 15 MPG highway? Looks like half ton is better option for me.

You didn't need tow/haul mode for that light a load on flat land. Mileage might have been much different with it off.

TFL More highway towing [gas only] and less Ike Gauntlet towing tests. Why? Cause most people aren't going to tow up the Ike Gauntlet in a half ton let alone at all in theur lifetime. Thanks! 👍

the fast lane truck please do more bare bones towing videos because thats what most people buy

who else is so brand loyal they root for the ford

I love my Ram 2500 crewcab 6.4 hemi. Power Tradesman with 4.10 gear ratio. Tows 15,630 lbs.

You guys crack me up.... The Ford does pretty much everything you test better... Drag racing, mpg.... But you always come up with an excuse as why the other truck is better.... The drag race you had to end it with the ford's brakes being grabby.... The mpg test you come back with the Dodge did squat as much.... I think it was about three quarters of an inch. Bottom line is the test that you performed the Ford won hands down.

Never heard of 85 octane

So I missed it. Was the Ford a rear wheel drive like the Dodge?

Best I could get was 14.5 mpg average out of my 16 F250 6.2 CC 4x4.

well that is a surprising MPG result considering my 2013 F150 gets the same and is rated to tow less. might have me considering a 250 when I trade this off in a few years.

Great work guys! Loved the video!

Any death wobble when drove the f250?

You buy a truck for hauling and working, not gas mileage, that's why the gov doesn't care to rate them! Lol

I would like to get the Ford, but it looks like shit.

you get your best fuel mpg highway at 55mph doing 70 mph is going drop your mpg rating by 15% so if you get around 20 mpg at highway speed traveling at 55mph it will drop to around 17mpg at 70 mph. Towing kills your fuel mpg by almost 50% so around 10 mpg when towing at 55mph.

the day they work all issues out on a 8 or 10 speed transmission on a bigger truck is when ill own one cause for the price if you really need to tow a diesel is worth its weight in resale value

used a different gas pump each time

Your results aren't news to me, having towed trailers with a Ram for 6 years. The trip display has always been optimistic on mine, and not by a little...sometimes off by 10%. Doesn't really affect me, because I didn't buy it for fuel economy, but would be nice for it to be close to accurate.

I suppose I should put pencil to paper (and a GPS) to see what I'm getting in my '16 Power Wagon, though I've added 200+ pounds in rock/step sliders, a ARE shell, 35's and my ARB fridge is generally well stocked. I'm sure it isn't great, though better than my '97 LX450 (Land Cruiser) which might get 10mpgs off a cliff, with a tailwind. Does the Ford have cylinder deactivation? Both are good work trucks IMHO.

My f250 6.7 powerstroke fx4 4 door lifted del#t#d gets 13 city with a little highway towing a 18 foot long 9 feet tall box trailer. I would probably get closer to 14-15mpg all highwy. So double if not triple the mileage is the diesel worth it? Not to mention the power. I made an empty trip the other day unloaded all highway 200 miles and got 21.9mpg, I probably had a slight tail-wind.

4.10-3.73=.37 4.30-4.10=.20 I know ford doesnt make a 4.10 for the 6.2. I know Ram doesnt make a 4.30 for the 6.4. So rather than racing and pulling or empty comparisons with .37 difference in the rear end, wouldnt you rather have it much closer with 4.10 ram rear end and 4.30 rear end? Or better yet get the same rear end for both. 3.73

70 MPH is dumb it would be far more efficient at 55 or 60 MPH.

If you don't like the suspension squat then get the $160.00 trailer tow package that comes with heavier springs.

Guys, I have a new 2017 Ram similarly equipped to your test truck and I got 8.1 mpg towing a 8000 lb RV at 65 mph this past weekend. Without the RV I can't get this truck past 11.2 mpg. I think I got a lemon!!!

i'm curious why Ford doesn't have a version of that new EcoBoost engine they use in the Raptor detuned to go in the HD trucks? I mean the regular F150 EcoBoost has more torque than this motor and almost as much horsepower, I would imagine they could use the EcoBoost to make for a much more capable base model...

At 9:02 minutes, Nathan ask Andre "..which truck felt more comfortable to drive.." not 'which truck squatted more'. Come on Andre. Lol

Honestly the ram seemed better. It has coils instaid of leaf springs, Looks like it is not a base truck, and has a lower price. This coming from a ford fan

To be honest I like base model trucks better than the higher dollar ones, first off they are cheaper and secondly i'm not a big fan of chrome and the base models come with almost no chrome. I know you can order new trucks with no chrome but i'm just talking about ones already on a lot.

I know that the way they test these all is in tow haul. But the Ram tow haul sucks more gas due to keeping it geared lower. At 70 mph flat ground there is no need for tow haul. Keep it for city or slower speeds, and hills. My friend has a 2017 2500 4x4 crew 6.4 with 4.1. The stupid tow haul is a nuisance. We were going down a hill at 60 mph, towing only 4700 pounds. The gradeshifting happens. He turned off tow haul. He had no issues controlling speed without it. Helps some maybe he has been driving big rigs for most of his adult life. As for the hate on the Pruis, I don't get it. If I want a car to get great mileage I would consider one. Too bad they are made in Japan. Point is, if we don't need a truck sometimes, and need to get somewhere, we can save a bunch. Take what you save and make the hot rod or pickup or sports car more how you want it.

My '07 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 with the older 4.7l V8 gets about 16.5 mpg. highway. This new HD RAM with waayyy more HP and a heavier truck, gets the same mpg. Nice!

It has a lot more torque....."Thats one more than the ram". These guys are SO biased. If Ram just happened to be 1 more torque, they would have just said that they are nearly identical in torque. (Which would have been a correct statement) They may as well just start a ford channel

Ford is so much better then the ram in looks and everything the ram sucks

These trucks seem remarkably well matched. 16.5 mpg doesn't seem bad considering what I've gotten out of HD trucks in the past.

I think the Ram's transmission is part of what let it down here. It has probably the oldest transmission in the segment. The other aspect of the Ram that's probably messing its MPGs up is that it has a 4.10 rear, and the Ford has a 3.73. I don't think they mentioned this difference in this video, but they did in one of the others. The extra drive train spinning could explain at least some of the towing MPG difference. That said, the fact that the Ram is easily the oldest and heaviest here says a lot if it's a quarter ton heavier, and gets the same MPGs without a load.

Mopar all the way. Every Ford I have had from lite to heavy duty 7.3 diesel which is the good one still i broke it religiously and i beat every vehicle however i could not kill my Cummins motor

The ram looks waaaay better

Why don t you do a vid of testing the same truck but with different gearing? say the Ram 2500 6.4 hemi with 3:73 and 4:10s . Which would be the best gear for mileage and towing?

if the gear ratio of the trucks were reversed you would be getting the opposite results. In the drag race episode it was said the Ram has 4.10 and the Ford 3.73.