2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
RAM 1500 vs Ford Ranger Comparison
RAM 1500
Ford Ranger
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2024 RAM
1500
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2024 Ford
Ranger
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.0
8.4
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
80L
600 to 880 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$36,880 - $90,440
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
Misses
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
Comparison
Reviews
8
2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
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William Stopford
8.4
2025 Ford Ranger review
More than two years on from launch, the Ford Ranger is still the dual-cab king in Australia. A drive in the XLT reminded us why.
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Scott Collie
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
