The RAM 1500 has quite a few accolades attached to its name, but it has yet to get the coveted "best-selling pickup truck in America" tag. The other guy's F-150 has held onto that for a little while now. Here are a few reasons that our O'Daniel Motor Sales staff thinks that there may be a change in the wind.
- 4 Wheel Drive: Most heavy-duty vehicles need it, and of course, both trucks have it. However, equipped with optional air suspension, the new RAM model tackles the toughest jobs without all that hemming and hawing. Basically, you can put its payload to the test and the ride will still stay nice and smooth.
- Fuel Economy: Efficiency has become more and more important recently, with good reason. Performance is crucial, but just because you need a capable truck doesn't mean you want to lose your shirt at the pump. Ford does have fuel saving technology, but with its 23 mpg on the highway, the RAM pulls ahead with Best-in-class Fuel Efficiency.
- Technology: It's 2013 and most drivers want to stay safely connected when they're at the wheel. That being said, you don't want to have to have a PHD in computer science to be able to use your truck's technology. While both models give you features like rearview camera and trailer-drift control, the RAM's Uconnect system is an awful lot easier to use, saving you the time and the hassle of having to do your homework before you take advantage of the amenities.
Of course you can't sum up the RAM 1500 in one quick list. To get a real feel for what makes this pickup stand above the rest, stop into our Fort Wayne, IN dealership. Our staff can show you all the specs and features and we can even get you behind the wheel.