Ford vs Ram Engines

Ford 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel vs. Ram 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel

Find What You're Looking For:

Are you looking for a full-sized pickup truck with a powerful diesel engine? Two coveted engines on the market are Ford's 6.7L Power Stroke® and Ram's 6.7L Cummins® turbo-diesel. To find out which one has the power you're looking for, read the comprehensive guide that Bull Valley Ford has put together. Continue reading to learn more, or contact our Ford dealership by calling  (815) 446-1008.

Specs

From horsepower to towing power, learn more about how much the Ford diesel and Ram diesel engines perform in the table below. You can also check out our Ford Super Duty towing research for more details on diesel towing capacities.

Diesel Engine

Key Specs

6.7L Power Stroke® turbo-diesel

  • 450 HP
  • 935 lb.-ft. torque
  • TorqShift® heavy-duty 6-speed SelectShift™ automatic transmission
  • 4x2 or 4x4 drive system
  • 35,000 lbs. max towing
  • 7,640 lbs. max payload

6.7L Cummins® turbo-diesel

  • 370 HP
  • 850 lb.-ft. torque
  • Corporate 68RFE 6-speed automatic transmission
  • 4x2 or 4x4 drive system
  • 21,560 lbs. max. towing
  • 5,730 lbs. max. payload

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Features

What additional performance features can you find on the Power Stroke® and Cummins turbo-diesel engines? In the following table, you'll find a list of engine components located on both power systems.

Diesel Engine

Key Engine Features

6.7L Power Stroke® turbo-diesel

  • 157-amp standard
  • 332-amp dual alternators optional
  • Stationary elevated idle control
  • Pressurized series flow cooling system
  • Aluminum cylinder head
  • Compacted graphite iron block material
  • Push rod/rocker arms valve operation

6.7L Cummins® turbo-diesel

  • 220-amp alternator
  • Active noise-control system
  • Capless fuel-fill
  • Exhaust brake
  • Electronically controlled throttle
  • Supplemental heater
  • Selective catalytic reduction

Diesel Engine Exhaust Braking

For better control and reduced brake wear and tear, the Power Stroke® diesel engine is equipped with engine-exhaust braking. Engine-exhaust braking restricts the turbocharger's exhaust flow to generate back pressure and slow the vehicle. You'll also benefit from lowered maintenance costs as a result.

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Why Ford Power Stroke®?

On top of the benefits previously mentioned, the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine comes with an exceptional warranty. Your Power Stroke® engine is covered for five years/100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Available Models

The Power Stroke® turbo diesel engine is available on the following Ford Super Duty models. Browse the Ford Super Duty inventory to see which models our dealership has in stock.

  • Super Duty F-250
  • Super Duty F-350
  • Super Duty F-450

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