Ram vs Toyota

• Ram Report

Until the 1980s, the Dodge brand didn’t have any trucks in their lineup. Even though they’d been manufacturing them since 1917, Ram didn’t exist until 1981.

Incidentally, Dodge originally owned the Ram brand, and trucks under this brand’s umbrella were referred to as Dodge Ram trucks. In 2009, Ram went solo, although Dodge continues to serve as its parent company.

• Toyota Tales

Toyota embodies a storied history that began in 1937. Not until the 1950s did the Toyota Motor Company become the car manufacturer we know today. It started out on the West Coast in Hollywood, California, and then added a headquarters two years later on the East Coast.

The Land Cruiser was the first model produced in 1961, and they continued to add wildly popular cars like the Corolla in subsequent years. In 1971, the company teamed up with Atlas to produce a truck bed for the retired Toyota Hilux.

• Ram Roster

Ram has a singular focus on trucks. Comprised of pickup trucks like the Ram 1500 and 2500, they also provide the ProMaster series.

These vehicles include a work van and truck that can be outfitted with upfits that support a diverse range of industries. One of the most popular models, the Ram 1500, includes other models within the 1500 moniker such as the TRX and Classic.

If you’re planning to tow a load for work or pleasure, you’ll get plenty of towing options to choose from. Multi-angled cameras for hooking up your trailer like the available 360° Surround View Camera, as well as other types of tech, can be added to keep track of multiple trailers.

The maximum towing capacity of any Ram 1500 truck is 12,750 pounds when you’re behind one that’s equipped with the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque.

• Toyota Tally

Toyota provides all types of vehicles, from electric vehicles to sedans to SUVs. So, they’re not as centered on trucks despite offering the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma. Their focus may be more diverted from a truck-centric perspective since they offer such a wide array of vehicles. Generally speaking, the Toyota trucks don’t offer as many towing features as the Ram brand.

If you purchase one of the Toyota trucks, you can add a Multi-Terrain Monitor that provides views surrounding your truck. You’ll also get access to the optional Panoramic View Monitor that covers other angles.

Plus, Toyota trucks offer an available Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist. However, that’s the extent of systems on the menu. At its best, the Toyota Tundra can tow up to 12,000 pounds when properly equipped.