Three-quarter-ton pickups get bought for one reason: they have to pull and carry more than a half-ton can. In that matchup, the 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty brings more muscle than the 2027 Ram 2500, with an available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel rated at 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. It also tows up to 23,000 lb and adds a 10-speed automatic. We see a lot of truck owners from East Cobb cross-shop these two, and our Super Duty inventory makes a side-by-side test drive easy. Local buyers who drive both tend to leave in the F-250.
| Features |
2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty |
2027 Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Diesel Horsepower | 500 hp | 430 hp |
| Max Diesel Torque | 1,200 lb-ft | 1,075 lb-ft |
| Gas V8 Horsepower | 420 hp (7.3L V8) | 405 hp (6.4L HEMI V8) |
| Gas V8 Torque | 445 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 23,000 lb | 20,000 lb |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Front Legroom | 43.9 in | 40.9 in |
| Crew Cab Rear Legroom | 43.6 in | 40.2 in |
Both trucks offer a gas V8 and a diesel, and the Ford wins each pairing. The F-250’s standard 7.3L V8 makes 420 horsepower and 445 lb-ft, compared with 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft from the Ram’s 6.4L HEMI. On the diesel side, the gap grows to 70 horsepower and 125 lb-ft in Ford’s favor. Our F-250 also gets two extra gears, using a 10-speed automatic where the Ram 2500 uses an 8-speed. Contractors towing out of Mableton appreciate that the F-250 can pull a 23,000 lb gooseneck when properly equipped, while the Ram tops out at 20,000 lb.
Stretch out in either front seat and the difference shows up right away. Ford gives the F-250 43.9 inches of front legroom, three more than the Ram 2500’s 40.9 inches, plus wider front shoulder room. Crew Cab passengers in back get 43.6 inches of legroom versus 40.2 inches in the Ram’s Crew Cab. Even the larger Ram Mega Cab, at 43.1 inches, comes up short of the Ford. A fold-out Interior Work Surface turns the console into a laptop desk, and available Max Recline Front Seats make lunch breaks more comfortable. Families and crews around South Fulton also like the heated and ventilated multicontour seats on the Platinum.
Ram puts a lot of focus on screens, including an available 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 display. Ford put its effort into tools that help with real towing. On the F-250, available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist automatically backs the truck up to the trailer coupler, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist lets you steer a trailer in reverse with a simple knob. A head-up display is available, along with BLIS with Trailer Coverage. Out in the bed, available Pro Power Onboard supplies up to 2.0 kW to run tools or campsite gear. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking comes standard from XLT up, and Ford Pro Telematics tracks vehicle health for business owners running trucks from our commercial vehicle lineup.
More horsepower and torque from both engines, a higher tow rating, two extra gears, and more legroom front and rear add up to a clear win for the F-250. Shoppers can finance or lease a new F-250 Super Duty through our finance center, and you can complete the entire purchase online with home delivery. ALM Ford Marietta includes a lifetime powertrain warranty on every new Ford we sell. Sandy Springs truck owners also get our service team of factory-trained, Ford-certified technicians who use genuine Ford OEM parts, and we pay top dollar for the truck you trade in.
