Raptor vs Power Wagon

[haven]

The $38K Ford F150 Raptor and the $45K Dodge Power Wagon are two of the most desirable and interesting new pickup trucks available today. Pickuptrucks.com has the first article I've seen that compares actual production models of these vehicles. Read it here:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/10...wer-wagon.html

Each truck has its strengths. Both can be used for adventure travel, provided you respect the limitations of each vehicle.

What aspects of design and performance attract you to these trucks?

Chip Haven

[Street Wolf]

Raptor, hands down. Drove one the other day.

[Aggie]

For my use, my Power Wagon rocks. 4 True Doors, spacious cab, 10,500 lb towing capacity, room for 35's, winch for recovery, and locking front and rear diffs when i am in a wierd spot make it ideal for the slow going trail running i do. We don't have any wide open fast places here in Texas.

And I think the Price comparison is a bit misleading. I bought my 09 Power Wagon for 33K, even though the sticker was 47K. I do not believe the Raptor will go for much lower than the Sticker for a while do to the SVT on the side.

[fowldarr]

If I was basing my decision on visual appeal, that raptor makes me feel more like a man just looking at it. But ultimately the power wagons options for the type of wheeling I do, would be the better package.

[brained]

Ford has been arranging for these 'comparisons' for many years.

http://www.bronco.com/cms/node/1581

Not that I don't like the Raptor but this is very old school marketing.

[jcbrandon]

...What aspects of design and performance attract you to these trucks?

The Dodge Power Wagon is my idea of a factory-built overland travel vehicle. The passenger cabin is as well-appointed as any truck around and can be optioned for long-distance comfort with things like satellite radio and heated seats. It seats four adults comfortably, has lots of built-in storage compartments, and the rear seat folds up and away leaving a flat load floor with tie-down points. The rear doors open to nearly 90 degrees for easy loading and unloading.

Out back you've got a giant open cargo bay with a usable 2,000-pound payload.

Underneath you've got factory locking diffs, super-stout running gear, an armored belly, 4:56 axle ratios, and 32 inches of front axle articulation. Plus a 12,000-pound winch and the electrical system to handle it. The truck also has a usable fuel range approaching 400 miles.

With all that said, I'm intrigued by the Ford Raptor. I've seen two on the road since they were introduced. Haven't seen one on the dirt yet. And I would love an opportunity to drive one.

[Life_in_4Lo]

I'm glad they did a real world comparision!
I'll take the Raptor.
The '10 PW is just ridiculously long. 100 point turns and high-centering are going to be regular occurances.
You might as well get a 2500 Cummins CC because neither is going to fit on any trails and the Cummins will tow much better.

My choice-
#1 - '06-'09 PW
#2 - Raptor
#3 - Cummins Ram ext. cab

[howell_jd]

Nice comparison. I have a Ford F550 and have driven Ram 1500 and Ram 3500 too. The off road capability coupled with work-truck performance is tops for me so if I had to pick one of these two, the Dodge would be for me...but I'm happy with what I've got all the same!

[angusdevil]

It all depends... here in WI, I would get the PowerWagon but if I were still in AZ, I would lean more to the Raptor. It's all in what you need for wheeling.

[Desolation]

Ummm... If I was to make a choice: The Ford, it should cover more ground quickly and be much more maneuverable; which is more my style.
Both have their points, glad they make em, I simply can not justify ether of them. They both look ok, I would say neither looks good, and both are loaded with gadgets and doodads that I do not need/want, thus I would bet that the price for what I would buy, were it available could be $10,000 less, of course that will never happen. Ya, I'd go with the Ford for all around duty.