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I drove both. I didn't like the Dodge/Cummins Diesel because of the limited RPM range of the 6 cylinder engine. It only turns about 2600 RPM and seemed to run out of revs too soon.

The Ford IH V8 engine turns 3500 RPM and didn't seem to run out of revs like the Dodge did.

The trucks I tested both had manual transmissions. Possibly with an automatic transmission the Dodge would be OK.

I would prefer the Ford/IH to the Dodge/Cummins. To me an engine with a wider RPM range is more flexible.

Consumer Reports said the Ford was a more refined truck than the Dodge.

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