Compare the2022 Ram ProMaster Cargo VanVS 2021 Ford Transit Van

The ProMaster Cargo Van offers an optional Surround View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Transit Van only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the ProMaster Cargo Van and the Transit Van have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height-adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, rearview cameras, available daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ram vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ram first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 14th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ram 16th in reliability. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 22nd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ram 15 places higher in reliability than Ford.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 5 more horsepower (280 vs. 275) than the Transit Van’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6.

The ProMaster Cargo Van has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Transit Van doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ProMaster 2500 LWB’s wheelbase is 11.4 inches longer than on the Transit T-250 LWB-E (159 inches vs. 147.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ProMaster Cargo Van is 3 inches wider in the front and 3.3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Transit Van.

For better maneuverability, the ProMaster Cargo Van’s turning circle is tighter than the Transit Van’s:

The Ram ProMaster Cargo Van may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 1050 pounds less than the Ford Transit Van.

The ProMaster Cargo Van is shorter than the Transit Van, making the ProMaster Cargo Van easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

The ProMaster Cargo Van offers optional seating for 3 passengers; the Transit Van can only carry 2.

The ProMaster 1500 SWB has a much larger cargo volume than the Transit T-150 MWB (259 vs. 246.7 cubic feet).

The ProMaster 1500 MWB has a much larger cargo volume than the Transit T-150 LWB (304 vs. 277.7 cubic feet).

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s cargo area is larger than the Transit Van’s in almost every dimension:

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Transit Van’s (6910 vs. 6600 pounds).

The ProMaster 1500 SWB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Transit T-150 (4000 vs. 3670 lbs.).

The ProMaster Cargo Van has higher optional payload capacities than the Transit Van:

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s front power windows lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Transit Van’s passenger windows don’t open automatically.

Keyless Go standard on the ProMaster Cargo Van allows you to start the engine without removing a key from pocket or purse (optional Keyless Enter ‘n Go will also allow unlocking the doors and cargo door without taking your keys out). The Ford Transit Van doesn’t offer an advanced key system.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ProMaster Cargo Van offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Transit Van doesn’t offer cornering lights. The ProMaster Cargo Van also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the ProMaster Cargo Van, connecting the driver and passenger’s cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle’s stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily. Bluetooth costs extra on the Transit Van.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Transit Van doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.