Winner: Ram Power Wagon
Runner-Up: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
We've loved the Power Wagon ever since Dodge resurrected the name, and the 2010 Ram version carries on where the Dodge left off. It returns as a crew cab short-box 2500, with a 4.56:1 axle ratio, a 37.2:1 crawl ratio, NV271 4WD, and room for six. And it can tow more than 10,000 pounds. The Power Wagon is a comfortable daily driver, excellent on trails, and can do hard work during the week. It may look like a weekend toy, but this is a credible pickup with legitimate all-around abilities.
| Hardcore 4x4 -- A to M |
| Vehicle | Ford F-150 SVT Raptor | Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | Land Rover LR4 (w/H-D pkg) | Mercedes-Benz G550 |
| Base price | $38,995 | $29,525 | $48,850 | $104,875 |
| Wheelbase | 133.0 in | 95.4 in | 113.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Engine | 5.4L SOHC V-8 | 3.8L OHV V-6 | 5.0L DOHC V-8 | 5.5L DOHC V-8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed man | 6-speed auto | 7-speed auto |
| Power, SAE | 310 hp | 202 hp | 375 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque, SAE | 365 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 391 lb-ft |
| Axle ratio | 4.10:1 | 4.10:1 | 3.54:1 | 4.38:1 |
| Low range | 2.64:1 | 4.00:1 | 2.93:1 | 2.16:1 |
| Tires | 315/70R17 | 255/75R17 | 255/55R19 | 265/60R18 |
| Fuel cap | 26.0 gal | 18.6 gal | 22.8 gal | 25.4 gal |
| Fuel econ, city/hwy | 14/18 mpg | 15/19 mpg | 12/17 mpg | 11/15 mpg |
| Seating cap | 5 | 5-Apr | 7 | 5 |
| Curb weight | 5863 lb | 4104 lb | 5833 lb | 5622 lb |
| GVWR | 6950 lb | 5500 lb | 7143 lb | 5467 lb |
| Cargo cap | 67.0 cu ft | 56.5 cu ft | 90.3 cu ft | 79.5 cu ft |
| Max towing cap | 6000 lb | 2000 lb | 7716 lb | 3500 lb |
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