The 2020 Ram ProMaster and 2020 Ford Transit are the two primary commercial vans in the New Westminster area. These industrial vehicles can transport cargo, perform towing tasks, and carry various types of equipment.Â
This kind of auto can play a pivotal role in day-to-day business operations, but you need a configuration and features that best fit your work needs. How do the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster compare when it comes to layout and size choices?Â
 2020 Ram ProMaster
Wheelbase options: Three (118, 136, and 159 inches)
Height options: Two (Standard and High)
Length options: Four (8, 10, 12, and 13 feet)
Weight classes: Three (1500, 2500, and 3500)
2020 Ford Transit
Wheelbase options: Two (129 and 147 inches)
Height options: Three (Low, Medium, and High)
Length options: Three (9.5, 11, and 13.5 feet)
Weight classes: Four (Cargo, Crew, XL, and XLT) Â
Both of these vans have plenty of possibilities. The ProMaster, however, stands out with more wheelbase and length choices. It also has highly configurable interiors. You can select from three seat arrangements, two cargo partition designs, and custom power outlets. Also, the walls are nearly 90-degrees, which makes room for shelving and other practical elements. Â
You can contact our New Westminster dealership to learn about all the available options for the 2020 Ram ProMaster.Â
The 2020 Ram ProMaster and 2020 Ford Transit both offer a variety of safety features. Security matters for commercial autos because you want to ensure that co-workers, employees, and colleagues remain unharmed while riding. Also, if the van has an accident, it will interrupt your workday and affect your business's bottom line.Â
The 2020 Ram ProMaster and 2020 Ford Transit both offer passenger protection and collision avoidance systems.
2020 Ram ProMaster
Airbags: Multi-stage driver, front passenger, seat mounted, and side curtain
Safety Information: Tire pressure monitoring
Cameras: RearviewÂ
Technology: Drift compensation and electronic roll mitigation
2020 Ford TransitÂ
Airbags: Front driver, passenger, and side curtain
Safety Information: Tire pressure monitoring
Cameras: Optional rearview
Technology: Collision warning and lane-keeping assist
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With an advanced rear camera, extra airbags, and tech designed to keep the van on the road and out of trouble, the Ram ProMaster stands out when it comes to safety. Electronic stability control (ESC) and a locking differential come standard, and you can also order add-ons such as ParkView assist to further improve downtown handling.
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You can contact our dealership in Surrey to learn about 2020 Ram ProMaster trims and financing options.Â
The 2020 Ram ProMaster and 2020 Ford Transit are the two primary commercial van options in the New Westminster area. These vehicles often need to handle cargo, and if they lack the requisite capacity or payload, it could mean that you can't complete vital tasks.Â
Whether you are a contractor carrying tools and equipment or a delivery service driver transporting packages, you need the space and muscle to manage the assignment.
Here is a comparison of the hauling abilities of the 2020 Ram ProMaster 1500 and the regular-length 2020 Ford Transit Cargo.
 2020 Ram ProMaster 1500
Payload: 1,814 kg
Cargo Volume: 8,559 litres
Towing: 3,134 kg
 2020 Ford Transit Cargo
Payload: 1,588 kg
Cargo Volume: 8,071 litres
Towing: 3,039 kg
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At the entry-level trims, the Ram ProMaster proves to be a better load-handling choice. With front-wheel-drive and a tightest-in-class turning diameter, this work vehicle is easy to operate. Those who go for the 136-inch wheelbase get medium-duty suspension, which helps keep cargo and equipment safe and stable on the road.Â
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If you are in the New Westminster area and need a commercial van that can handle anything, contact our dealership to schedule a test drive.Â
The 2020 Ram 3500 Limited and 2020 Ford F-250 Limited, both premium pickups, offer a tech-heavy menu of features. The key to choosing the better option is finding the one that provides the most useful tools and the fewest gimmicks.
Because they get used every time you go anywhere, the driver controls are essential components in any vehicle. They are, therefore, the perfect place to start a comparison of these two high-end heavy-duty trucks. Â
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2020 Ram 3500 Limited
Pedals: Power adjustable with memory for multiple drivers
Instrument panel: Seven-inch screen
Steering wheel: Leather-wrapped with heating and wood accents
LCD screen: Uconnect NAV with 12-inch configurable display
2020 Ford F-250 Limited
Pedals: Adjustable with programmable positions
Instrument panel: Eight-inch screen
Steering wheel: Leather-wrapped and heated
LCD screen: Voice-activated with navigation system
With its larger infotainment screen and tools like hands-free Bluetooth audio controls and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, the 2020 3500 Limited stands out for drivers who want a premium trim with tech that they will actually use. They will also appreciate the remote and corded USB charging options and rain-sensing windshield wipers, which are only available on this platform. Ram throws in some extras too - including a complimentary year of Sirius XM radio, which you can listen to on a nine-speaker Alpine sound system.Â
If you would like to learn about the driver's controls for the 2020 Ram 3500 Limited or the options for the other four trim levels, contact our Langley dealership today.Â
The 2020 Ram 3500 and 2020 Ford F-250 have a full menu of features to protect the driver. However, these heavy-duty trucks often have passengers, so you need to trust that the systems will keep friends, employees, co-workers, or family members from harm during an accident. There is no room for gimmicks or untested tech when it comes to vehicle safety.
Here is what two mid-tier trims, the 2020 Ram 3500 Laramie and 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat, offer.Â
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2020 Ram 3500 Laramie
Airbags: Front driver and passenger multi-stage, front-seat-mounted, and side curtain airbags
Towing: Electronic trailer brake and sway control
Parking: Rearview camera and automated parking assist
Safety systems: Stability control and roll mitigationÂ
2020 Ford F-250 Lariat
Airbags: Front driver and passenger, seat-mounted, and side curtain airbags.
Towing: Trailer brake and sway control
Parking: Rearview camera
Safety systems: Roll stability controlÂ
Both pickups have characteristics that protect against severe accidents involving a rollover or trailer issue. The 2020 Ram 3500 Laramie, however, earns additional points with rain brake support, an anti-spin differential rear axle, and hill start assist. These features keep you in control in the most challenging situations, while the truck's Class V hitch is rated to securely pull the heaviest loads that towing capacity allows.Â
The Ram 3500 Laramie also boasts ParkSense assist and power-retractable 7 x 11-inch trailer mirrors to help you avoid those annoying fender benders, giving it the ultimate edge against the F-250.Â
You can contact our dealership to learn more about the Laramie and other 2020 Ram 3500 trims.Â
The 2020 Ram 3500 and 2020 Ford F-250 are the two primary heavy-duty pickup options for New Westminster truck shoppers. If you are in the market for this type of vehicle, engine performance likely matters a lot. Whether towing, hauling, or powering through less-than-ideal conditions, you will need enough muscle to get the job done.Â
Here is how the Ram 3500 Tradesman and Ford-F-250 XL compare when you look under the hood.Â
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Ram 3500 Tradesman
Standard Engine: 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine with FuelSaver MDS
Horsepower: 410
Torque: 429 lb.-ft
Max RPM: 5,800
Ford F-250 XL
Standard Engine: 6.2L 2 Valve Gas SOHC EFI NA V8 (Flex-Fuel)
Horsepower: 385
Torque: 430 lb.-ft
Max RPM: 5,750
The Ram 3500 Tradesman’s HEMI V8 engine brings more HP than the F-250. The truck also comes with assets like Virtual Cam Timing (VCT), which provides consistent power regardless of torque requirements; while a Multi-Displacement System (MDS) lowers fuel consumption on the highway at cruising speed. In other words, you will get muscle when you need it, but won't burn excessive amounts of gas when you don't. Â
How do these specs translate into real-world situations? The Ram 3500 with a V8 HEMI can haul up to 3,484 kg in its bed and pull a trailer weighing up to 8,260 kg.Â
Contact our dealership to learn about our 2020 Ram 3500s offerings.Â
Technology can add to a vehicle's entertainment offerings, but it can also improve safety. Comparing the usefulness of digital features can help New Westminster shoppers differentiate between close competitors like the 2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Ford F-150.
Here is a look at which of the two aforementioned midsize pickups makes better use of computerized components.
Displays
The 2020 Ram 1500 features the Uconnect infotainment unit, which offers sound system controls, access to data, exterior camera views, and navigation. Depending on the trim level, the touchscreen display can be up to 12 inches. Â
Ford is reportedly waiting until the 2021 model year to update its interface, so its screens currently remain smaller than Ram's. However, both vehicles have drivers-side LCDs that show vital information about vehicle systems.Â
Safety
The 2020 Ram 1500 offers blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and 360-degree exterior picture. The trucks also have ParkSense auto parking assist.Â
Ford's safety offerings include exterior images with up to four angles showing simultaneously. The F-150 also has front accident avoidance, a rearview camera, and lane-keeping assistant as part of its Co-Pilot 360. Some tech features are optional add-ons at lower trim levels.Â
When you are ready to see the Ram 1500's embedded computer systems in action, contact our dealership to discuss a test drive or inquire about financing.Â
Efficiency can affect the long-term cost of truck ownership. Gas use is especially critical for energy-intensive tasks like towing. Furthermore, if you utilize your vehicle for work, how long a litre of petrol lasts can significantly influence your bottom line.Â
Two of the Lower Mainland's most popular pickups, the 2020 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, have improved their performance in recent years.Â
Here is how the two compare when it comes to fuel economy.Â
Basic Models
The 2020 Ram 1500 features a 3.6L V6 engine with an eight-speed transmission on its 4x2 Tradesman and Big Horn trims. This powertrain averages 10.8 litres per 100 km, while the 4x4 version needs 11.1 L/100 KM.
In comparison, the Ford F-150's two base trucks, the XL and XLT, use 12.1 L/100 KM in city driving.Â
Comparing Larger Motors
More powerful engines reduce fuel economy. That is the case with the Ram 1500's 5.7L V8 HEMI, which gets a combined 13.8 L/100 KM. This motor has an eTorque mild-hybrid variant that improves consumption to 12.8 L/100 KM with a 4x4 drivetrain.
Ford's 3.5L V6 EcoBoost gets 13.1 L/100 KM on the highway and 15.3 in the city.Â
Despite the better efficiency, the Ram trucks have more strength and come out slightly ahead when it comes to towing capacity.Â
Feel free to contact our dealership to learn more about how the Ram 1500 balances performance and fuel economy.Â
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For truck shoppers in the Lower Mainland, the choice for a midsize pickup with towing capabilities is between the 2020 Ram 1500 and its main competitor, the Ford F-150.Â
If you plan to use your vehicle for pulling trailers, it is essential to compare these two options.Â
Here are the hauling-related factors to consider.
Power
The 2020 Ram 1500 has multiple engine choices. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 offers 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft of torque, but it uses the propriatary eTorque system to add 90 lb.-ft to that total.
The next Ram 1500 option is the 5.7L HEMI V8. It increases the performance figures to 395 hp and 410 lb.-ft and comes in an eTorque variant that adds 130 lb.-ft of launch capabilities.
The Ford F-150's powertrains are competitive. The 3.5L Ecoboost V6 produces 375 horsepower, and the 5.0L TI-VCT V8 gets 395 hp and 400 lb.-ft of torque. Both these, however, do not offer an eTorque equivalent.Â
Towing
What do the engines of the 2020 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 mean for towing performance? The 1500's max towing capacity is 5,783 kg. The Ford F-150 with 5.0L V8 can pull less at 5,261 kg.Â
The other consideration is the eTorque hybrid system, which improves fuel economy and adds torque and horsepower that help the 1500 stand out above the F-150 when it comes to towing.Â
If you'd like to try the HEMI and eTorque combination yourself, you can contact us for more information or to schedule a test drive.Â