2019 Ram 1500

2019 Ram 2500

2019 Ram 1500 or 2500: Towing Specs

Towing specs are a smart place to start when you’re comparing Ram trucks. Here’s how the Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 measure up:

• 2019 Ram 1500: Tows up to 12,750 pounds.
• 2019 Ram 2500: Tows up to 17,980 pounds. (This makes it a slightly stronger tower than the Chevy Silverado 2500HD.)

2019 Ram 1500 or 2500: Payload Capacity

Towing capacities tend to take centerstage, but how much you can carry in the bed and cabin is just as important as how much you can haul behind you. Here’s how the Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 compare:

• 2019 Ram 1500: Carries up to 2,302 pounds.
• 2019 Ram 2500: Carries up to 4,050 pounds.

2019 Ram 1500 engines include:

• 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque: Makes up to 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque.
• 5.7L V8 HEMI® MDS VVT: Makes up to 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque.

2019 Ram 2500 engines include:

• 6.7L Cummins® I6 Turbo Diesel: Makes up to 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque.
• Heavy-Duty 6.4L HEMI® V8: Makes up to 410 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque.
• 5.7L HEMI® V8 VVT: Makes up to 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

2019 Ram 1500 or 2500: Features and Seating

The Ram 1500 isn’t as powerful as the Ram 2500, but it comes out ahead in terms of seating by accommodating up to 6 in the base trim vs. 3 in the 2500 base trim. When it comes to features, both models offer:

• Parking Assist
• Standard 6-Speaker Sound System
• Bluetooth Connectivity

2019 Ram 1500 or 2500: Price

Finally, don’t forget to make base price a part of your comparison:

• 2019 Ram 1500: Starting at $31,795 MSRP.
• 2019 Ram 2500: Starting at $33,395 MSRP.