Which Heavy Duty Full-Size Pickup Truck is Right For You?

Driving a heavy-duty truck for work or play is an exciting experience and the 2024 RAM 3500 Super Duty brings exceptional power, style and comfort to the long haul. Now available for test drives at Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Leesburg, the 2024 RAM 3500 models are the best of the best, rising above the competition, including the 2024 Ford F-350.

The team at our CDJR dealership in Leesburg, FL, strives for transparency, which is why we’ve put together a comparison of the 2024 RAM 3500 vs Ford F-350. Read through the specs for each model, trim, and then visit us to experience the thrill of driving the regular cab and crew cab models of the 2024 RAM 3500 pickup truck.

Rugged Styling With Premier Comfort Features

Just one test drive reveals the stunning style and comfort-driven cabs of the 2024 RAM 3500 from our CDJR dealership in Leesburg, FL. This heavy-duty pickup truck is outfitted with a matte-black mesh grille, 18 inch wheels or 20 inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters and halogen quad headlamps. A Class V receiver hitch and 7-Pin wiring harness come standard in addition to black door handles and a rear fixed window.

Move to higher level trims for bi-function LED projector headlamps, a chrome grille, power deployable running boards and the RAMBox^® cargo management system. Select trims feature a 30K direct mount 5th-wheel hitch by Mopar^®, a remote tailgate and a power sunroof. When comparing the 2024 RAM 3500 vs Ford F-350, you’ll find that the Ford truck also features quad beam headlights but only 17-inch wheels. An onboard Scales & Smart hitch is available with premium trims.

A side by side look at the 2024 RAM 3500 interior vs Ford F-350 interior shows spacious seating for five or six with both truck models and standard heavy-duty vinyl seats with entry-level configurations. The 2024 RAM 3500 interior comes standard with passenger assist handles and a 4-spoke steering wheel while premium trims offer Filigree leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.

In addition, the 2024 RAM 3500 interior is available with rear under-seat storage compartments, 8-way power front seats and a digital rearview mirror. While the 2024 Ford F-350 is available with leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, only premium trims offer dual-zone automatic climate control.

Exceptional Power On and Off the Road

When comparing the 2024 RAM 3500 vs Ford F-350, you’ll find that the all-new RAM truck outshines the rest with an available Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. The entry-level trims at our CDJR dealership in Leesburg, FL, are powered by a 410-horsepower 6.4-liter V8 Heavy-Duty HEMI^® engine that delivers 429 lb-ft of torque while paired with an 8 speed automatic transmission. The 2024 RAM 3500 is available with a 370-horsepower 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel engine that expels a whopping 850 lb-ft of torque while paired with four-wheel drive and a 6 speed automatic transmission.

But wait, there’s more. The 2024 RAM 3500 features a 400-horsepower 6.7L I6 Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel engine that delivers 1075 lb-ft of torque with an automatic-leveling rear air suspension. Select trims at CDJR of Leesburg feature a towing capacity that reaches 23,000 pounds.

The 2024 Ford F-350 offers an entry-level 405-horsepower 6.8-liter V8 engine that pairs with rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission as well as a 430-horsepower 7.3-liter V8 engine. Additional engine options include a 485-horsepower 6.7-liter PowerStroke^® turbo diesel engine and a 500-horsepower 6.7-liter High Output PowerStroke^® V8 turbo diesel engine.

Impressive Suite of Driver Assistance Technologies

Take on the long haul with confidence knowing the 2024 RAM 3500 features futuristic safety features. This heavy-duty pickup truck from CDJR of Leesburg comes standard with an advanced airbag system, electronic roll mitigation, electronic stability control and hill start assist. Additional available safety features include blind spot detection with tag trailer and cross path detection, adaptive cruise control, full-speed forward collision warnings and lane keep assist. You can also select a configuration of the 2024 RAM 3500 with front and rear park assist and a surround view camera system.

A comparison of the 2024 RAM 3500 vs Ford F-350 shows that the Ford model does also feature an advanced airbag system with available lane keeping assist and a 360-degree camera system. This model, though, does not include the ParkSense^® front and rear park assist system.

Prime Cab Connectivity

Whether you’re driving the 2024 RAM 3500 for work or play, you’ll love the advanced technology within the 2024 RAM 3500 interior that keeps you informed, entertained and connected. All configurations come standard with the UConnect^® infotainment system that includes either a 5-inch touchscreen display or a 12-inch display with navigation. Standard interior technology includes USB ports, a push-button start and Bluetooth^® hands-free connectivity.

The 2024 RAM 3500 interior is available with a Wi-Fi hotspot, built-in Alexa compatibility, smartphone syncing via Apple CarPlay^® and Android™ Auto and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon^® sound system. The 2024 Ford F-350 interior does feature the SYNC^®4 infotainment system with an available 12-inch touchscreen display but you only get a 14-speaker sound system with the top-of-the-line configurations.

The Top-Tier Truck: The 2024 RAM 3500

It’s clear to see that when comparing the 2024 RAM 3500 vs Ford F-350, the RAM truck stands out from the competition. See why when visiting our CDJR dealership in Leesburg, FL, and save with our financing and leasing offers. Contact us today to get started.