Dodge Ram Van vs. Ford E350
$20,035
$22,255
Highlights
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,035
|
$22,255
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
15 City / 16 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
1
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
225 @ 3200
|
335 @ 3000
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| Displacement |
3.9L/239
|
5.4L/330
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
175 @ 4800
|
235 @ 4250
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 16 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
10.3 qts
|
29.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D
|
LT245/75R16E
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D
|
LT245/75R16E
|
| Rear Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D
|
LT245/75R16E
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 7 in
|
Suspension
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating
|
Full-Floating
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Coil
|
Coil
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Leaf
|
Multi-Leaf 2-Stage
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Twin I-Beam
|
Steering
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
48 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion
|
Power
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
Not Available ft
|
50 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overhang, Front |
38 in
|
30 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Height, Overall |
80 in
|
81 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
11 in
|
8 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
43 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
51 in
|
54 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
N/A
|
72 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
79 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
68 in
|
68 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
28 in
|
26 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
49 in
|
48 in
|
| Step Up Height - Front |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Step Up Height - Side |
21 in
|
18 in
|
| Side Door Opening Width |
49 in
|
47 in
|
| Side Door Opening Height |
56 in
|
48 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
208 ft³
|
257 ft³
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
8 in
|
8 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
53 in
|
52 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
Not available
|
121 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
50 in
|
53 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
193 in
|
212 in
|
| Wheelbase |
109 in
|
138 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
74 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
93 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console |
125 in
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
8,800 lbs
|
12,000 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
4,173 lbs
|
5,356 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,600 lbs
|
9,500 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,427 lbs
|
4,144 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,350 lbs
|
9,884 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
6,000 lbs
|
10,000 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,173 lbs
|
5,356 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,657 lbs
|
2,418 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,516 lbs
|
2,938 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,427 lbs
|
4,144 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
800 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
31 gal
|
35 gal
|
Electrical
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
650
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
117
|
95
|
Brakes
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1998 Ford E350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.75 x 1.25 in
|
13.03 x 0.48 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System |
Rear-Wheel
|
Rear Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2003 Dodge Ram Van or the 1998 Ford E350?
The 1998 Ford E350 is more reliable than the 2003 Dodge Ram Van according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1998 E350 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2003 Ram Van.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Dodge Ram Van or the 1998 Ford E350?
The 2003 Dodge Ram Van and the 1998 Ford E350 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Dodge Ram Van or the 1998 Ford E350?
The 2003 Dodge Ram Van is cheaper than the 1998 Ford E350 with a $20,035 starting MSRP versus a $22,255 starting MSRP.