(Posted on Aug 17, 2021 at 06:11PM by Darby Riales)
Are you looking for the most powerful heavy-duty truck on the market? If you answered yes, then your search is over. The new 2021 Ram 2500 outperforms competitors like the 2021 Ford F-250 SuperDuty by a long shot.
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Equipped with a 6.4-litre HEMI VVT V8, the Ram 2500 pumps out a Best-In-Class HP of 410. Meanwhile, it also generates 429 lb-ft o torque. Thanks to the 8-speed automatic transmission and 4WD system, you can haul up to 7,956 kg (17,540 lbs) as is. Adding a 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck package will ramp the maximum towing capacity up even more.
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As for the Ford F-250, it houses a slightly smaller 6.2-litre V8 engine. While it can be partnered with a 4WD drivetrain, it only comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This means that the gear shifts won’t be as smooth. Plus, the output is rated at only 395 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. It just isn’t as strong as the Ram 2500. The limit for pulling is capped at 5,896 kg (13,000 lbs) which is much lower as well.
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(Posted on Aug 11, 2021 at 06:11PM by Darby Riales)
If you are thinking about purchasing a new full-size pickup, then you may be wondering which model offers the strongest horsepower output. Comparing the 2021 Ram 2500 to the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, you can quickly see which model is the winner.
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The standard engine on the Ram 2500 is the 6.4 litre HEMI V8. Partnered with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Variable-Cam Timing (VCT), this beast delivers 410 hp (best in class) and 429 lb-ft of torque. As for towing, it can manage up to 7,956 kg (17,540 lbs) without breaking a sweat.
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On the other hand, the competing Chevrolet Silverado 2500 uses a larger 6.6 litre V8 motor. However, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission, it generates 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque. It has much a lower pulling limit as well. This truck can only haul up to 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs). That is quite a massive drop down from the Ram 2500.
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