Test: Raptor vs Ram Runner

[haven]

Pickuptrucks.com has posted the beginning of a several part report on their tests with the Ford Raptor and the Dodge Ram Runner pickup. (The Ram Runner is an off-road suspension and body panel kit for the RAM pickup.)

Follow the link to see some teaser video footage of the trucks being tested. Tune in next week for analysis and results.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/05/pickuptruckscom-preview-duel-in-the-desert-part-1.html

 

[LakeLBJ]

I hope GM gets in the game when they release their new truck line up in a few years.

 

[REDROVER]

Raptors are just beautiful looking. I love em

 

[haven]

Pickuptrucks.com has posted its test results. Driving a five mile, seven minute desert race course in 4x4 high, the Ram Runner proved the winner by 30 seconds over the Raptor. On the other hand, the Ram Runner, as configured, costs $18,000 more than the $50K Raptor.

You'll find links to descriptions of the test vehicles, the course, and the results here
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/05/duel-in-the-desert-shootout-is-live.html

 

[KaiserM715]

One line from Chad Ragland (driver for the article):

Maybe I shouldn't say this knowing that the Ram Runner had the faster time, but if I had to pick one truck, the better overall performer, for both on- and off-road, I'd have to pick the Raptor.

 

[RoyJ]

One line from Chad Ragland (driver for the article):

That can be said for any comparison between a more purpose built, vs stock vehicle.

Take a highly modified Jeep - you'd pick a stock Rubicon for both on-off road.

Take a highly modified track car - you'd pick a stock BMW M5 for both street and track.

Take a purpose built commercial flatbed hauler - you'd pick a stock 3500 pickup for work and play.


And the list goes on..

 

[thebrassnuckles]

man... i sure would like to slap that ram runner suspension under my dodge.

that whoop section ate the raptors lunch.

 

[Jimmeh]

Going just by looks, I would pick the Raptor over the Ram, but only just. Can't wait to see what GM has to offer when they finally throw their hat in the ring.

 

[cgalpha08]

Raptor with the Hennessey package!!

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[sfsmedic]

Nice "little" test but I remember when the Ford guys were running the raptor through the entire best in the desert series for one full season in the stock full size as their test. Most of those trucks lose to attrition and it survived the season just fine. The Ram Runner may be as bad a truck but it has to prove itself first i think. Even Toyota is getting into the game with the Tacoma Baja. That's good stuff for us really.


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[thebrassnuckles]

Nice "little" test but I remember when the Ford guys were running the raptor through the entire best in the desert series for one full season in the stock full size as their test. Most of those trucks lose to attrition and it survived the season just fine. The Ram Runner may be as bad a truck but it has to prove itself first i think. Even Toyota is getting into the game with the Tacoma Baja. That's good stuff for us really.


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that was the "race ready" Raptor R... not the production model raptor. the only thing it had in common was the body, frame and transmission(at the time the 6.2l wasnt available, though you can get it now).. (although the factory transmission holding up to that abuse is quite impressive)

 

[78Bronco]

I see the Raptor was quicker in some sections.

For the test to be truly proper both trucks should have been fitted with the same tire. The General is for more aggressive that the BFG AT.