Comparing the 2023 RAM 1500 Classic vs 2023 Ford Transit Chassis Cab

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2023 Ram 1500 Classic

MSRP starting at:

$46,940

-$4,694

$42,246

96 months financing
$130 @ 6.99 %*
+HST & License/wk $0 cash down
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
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2023 Ford Transit Chassis Cab

MSRP starting at:

$54,680

T-250 RWD 138" 9070 GVWR SRW

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $46,940 $54,680
EPA Classification
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 13.6 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.5 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 3.6 L/220 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400 275 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175 260 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity 3 2
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 13.6 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.5 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 13.6 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.5 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
Engine Order Code ERB 998
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 3.6 L/220 3.5 L/213
Fuel System Sequential MPI Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400 275 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175 260 @ 4000
Trans Order Code DFT 44U
Trans Type 8 10
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71 4.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14 2.98
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67 1.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28 1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.27
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29 4.87
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160 250
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 3 2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 44.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 66 67.9
Front Hip Room (in) 62.9 60.7
Second Head Room (in)
Second Leg Room (in)
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential (Option) Standard Standard
Rear Wheel Drive Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
8 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) Standard N/A
Tow Hitch Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) Standard N/A
Steel Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Standard
8-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
8-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Locking/Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Turbocharged (Option) N/A Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Wheel Covers (Option) N/A Standard
Flex Fuel Capability (Option) N/A Standard
Flex Fuel Capability N/A Standard
10-Speed A/T (Option) N/A Standard
10-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Bed Liner (Option) Standard N/A
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover (Option) Standard N/A
Running Boards/Side Steps (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Season (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Terrain (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Terrain (Option) Standard N/A
Conventional Spare Tire (Option) Standard Standard
Conventional Spare Tire Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Season N/A Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard N/A
Floor Mats (Option) Standard Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) Standard Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors (Option) Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat (Option) Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard N/A
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows (Option) Standard N/A
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio (Option) Standard Standard
MP3 Player (Option) Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps (Option) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) Standard N/A
Sliding Rear Window (Option) Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection (Option) Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics (Option) Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot (Option) Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration (Option) Standard Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) Standard Standard
Climate Control (Option) N/A Standard
A/C (Option) N/A Standard
Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry N/A Standard
Power Door Locks N/A Standard
Navigation System (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Bucket Seats N/A Standard
Power Windows N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Standard
HID headlights (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start (Option) N/A Standard
Back-Up Camera (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Start (Option) N/A Standard
HD Radio (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors (Option) Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation (Option) Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch N/A Standard
Automatic Headlights (Option) N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features (Option) N/A Standard
Front Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams N/A Standard
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