2008 Dodge Ram
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2008 Ford F-150
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Select style
2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
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Select style
2WD Reg Cab 126" FX2
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Pricing | |||
Invoice Price | |||
$33,606
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$22,450
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
$38,100
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$24,665
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Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
$635 / month
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$411 / month
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The Car Connection's Take | |||
TCC Rating | |||
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TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is a solid truck due for its 2009 model makeover, but it's good enough that it may be all the truck you need or want. | The Ford F-150 is a solid truck that is due for its 2009 model makeover, but it’s good enough that it may be all the truck you need or want. | ||
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Fuel Economy | |||
City | |||
13 mpg | 14 mpg | ||
Highway | |||
18 mpg | 19 mpg | ||
Interior Dimensions | |||
Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
66.5 | - | ||
Front Leg Room (in) | |||
41.0 | 41.3 | ||
Front Hip Room (in) | |||
64.9 | 65.4 | ||
Second Leg Room (in) | |||
44.2 | - | ||
Front Head Room (in) | |||
40.8 | 40.9 | ||
Passenger Capacity | |||
6 | 3 | ||
Second Hip Room (in) | |||
64.4 | - | ||
Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
67.0 | 66.5 | ||
Second Head Room (in) | |||
40.5 | - | ||
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Cab to End of Frame (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Height, Overall (in) | |||
75.0 | 73.7 | ||
Ground to Top of Frame (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) | |||
47.9 | 48.4 | ||
Wheelbase (in) | |||
160.5 | 126.0 | ||
Ground Clearance, Front (in) | |||
7.8 | - TBD - | ||
Cab to Axle (in) | |||
36.9 | - TBD - | ||
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
80.0 | 78.9 | ||
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) | |||
33.2 | 33.2 | ||
Overhang, Front (in) | |||
39.3 | 36.9 | ||
Frame Width, Rear (in) | |||
41.8 | - TBD - | ||
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) | |||
163.1 | - TBD - | ||
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) | |||
247.9 | 211.2 | ||
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) | |||
7.4 | - TBD - | ||
Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
Cargo Volume (ft³) | |||
- TBD - | 65.5 | ||
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) | |||
- TBD - | 62.4 | ||
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | |||
51.0 | 50.0 | ||
Tailgate Width (in) | |||
- TBD - | 65.2 | ||
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) | |||
76.3 | 78.8 | ||
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) | |||
- TBD - | NA | ||
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) | |||
66.4 | 60.3 | ||
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | |||
20.2 | 22.3 | ||
Brakes | |||
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
13.9 x 0.86 | 13.7 x 0.47 | ||
Brake ABS System | |||
4-Wheel | 4-wheel | ||
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
13.2 x 1.10 | 13.0 x 0.55 | ||
Brake Type | |||
Pwr | Power | ||
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Fuel Tank | |||
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
34 | 26 | ||
Fuel Tank Location | |||
Inboard Frame Rails | Midship | ||
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Aux Fuel Tank Location | |||
NA | NA | ||
Steering | |||
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock | |||
- TBD - | NA | ||
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center | |||
- TBD - | 20.0 | ||
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
44.1 | 41.8 | ||
Steering Type | |||
Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | ||
Tires | |||
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear | |||
657 | - TBD - | ||
Spare Tire Size | |||
Full-Size | - TBD - | ||
Front Tire Order Code | |||
TT3 | T82 | ||
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
3195 | 2045 | ||
Spare Tire Order Code | |||
TBB | T82 | ||
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front | |||
657 | - TBD - | ||
Rear Tire Size | |||
LT265/70R17E | P265/60R18 | ||
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
3195 | 2045 | ||
Rear Tire Order Code | |||
TT3 | T82 | ||
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | 2045 | ||
Front Tire Size | |||
LT265/70R17E | P265/60R18 | ||
Trailering | |||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
7850 | NA | ||
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
500 | 750 | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
785 | NA | ||
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
5000 | 5000 | ||
Weight Information | |||
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) | |||
4750 | 3400 | ||
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) | |||
14000 | 11000 | ||
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) | |||
3209 | 2634 | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) | |||
8510 | 6650 | ||
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) | |||
6010 | 3400 | ||
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) | |||
2766 | 1977 | ||
Wheels | |||
Front Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
Spare Wheel Material | |||
Steel | - TBD - | ||
Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 x 8.0 | 18 x 7.5 | ||
Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 x 8.0 | - TBD - | ||
Rear Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 x 8.0 | 18 x 7.5 | ||
Cooling System | |||
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |||
16.2 | 19.7 | ||
Electrical | |||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Maximum Alternator Watts | |||
- TBD - | 1650 | ||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
600 | 540 | ||
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
136 | 110 | ||
Engine | |||
Engine Type | |||
Gas V8 | Gas V8 | ||
Fuel System | |||
SMPI | EFI | ||
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
375 @ 4200 | 294 @ 3500 | ||
Engine Order Code | |||
EZA | 99W | ||
Displacement | |||
5.7L/345 | 4.6L/281 | ||
Engine Oil Cooler | |||
NA | NA | ||
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
345 @ 5400 | 248 @ 4750 | ||
Mileage | |||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
13 | 14 | ||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
18 | 19 | ||
Transmission | |||
Transfer Case Power Take Off | |||
NA | NA | ||
Trans Power Take Off | |||
NA | NA | ||
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | 0.70 | ||
Trans Description Cont. | |||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | ||
Transfer Case Model | |||
NA | NA | ||
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
NA | NA | ||
First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | 2.84 | ||
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | |||
NA | NA | ||
Clutch Size (in) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | 1.00 | ||
Trans Type | |||
5 | 4 | ||
Trans PTO Access | |||
NA | NA | ||
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | NA | ||
Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
NA | NA | ||
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | |||
NA | NA | ||
Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | 2.32 | ||
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | ||
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | 1.55 | ||
Trans Order Code | |||
DGQ | 44Q | ||
Summary | |||
Vehicle Name | |||
Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford F-150 | ||
Body Code | |||
160.5" WB | 126" WB | ||
Body Style | |||
Mega Cab 6.3' Bed | Reg Cab 6.5' Styleside | ||
Suspension | |||
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | 3150 | ||
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear | |||
3.73 | 3.55 | ||
Axle Type - Front | |||
NA | Double Wishbone | ||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |||
- TBD - | 32 | ||
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | 4150 | ||
Suspension Type - Rear | |||
Leaf spring | Leaf Spring | ||
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front | |||
NA | NA | ||
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | 3850 | ||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |||
- TBD - | 36 | ||
Axle Type - Rear | |||
Semi-floating | Semi-Floating | ||
Suspension Type - Front | |||
Independent SLA | Coil Spring | ||
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |||
- TBD - | 1.34 | ||
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | 3800 | ||
Frame | |||
Frame Type | |||
Ladder | Ladder |
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