RAM1500
$11,957–$15,757modeled annual range
Open full profile →RAM 1500 or Ford Ranger?
Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.
RAM
FordRanger
$10,784–$13,984modeled annual range
Open full profile →VSLower modeled midpointFord RangerCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision line1500Ranger
Energy / year$2,057$1,964
Maintenance reserve$1,800$1,620
City fit3/104/10
Rural fit10/1010/10
Family fit9/107/10
Weather fit9/108/10
Parts accessExcellentExcellent
Repair signalModerateModerate
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Choose 1500 if…
Towing, hauling and comfortable long trips. This representative U.S.-market model gives RAM shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Fuel, size, insurance and configuration-specific payload.THE OTHER CASE
Choose Ranger if…
Midsize towing and property projects. This representative U.S.-market model gives Ford shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Rear-seat space, fuel, payload and difference from Maverick.
