2026 RAM 1500 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- Tradesman, 305 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 12 of 20 trucks (2026).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 20 trucks (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 271 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $44,325 |
| Quad Cab Express 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,031 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,425 |
| Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,031 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,425 |
| Express | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 271 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $46,450 |
| Crew Cab Express 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,109 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,175 |
| Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,109 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,175 |
| Crew Cab Warlock 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,109 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,175 |
| Big Horn | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 271 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $49,580 |
| Lone Star | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 271 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $49,580 |
| Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,031 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,680 |
| Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,031 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,680 |
| Express Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $51,315 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $51,315 |
| Warlock | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 271 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $52,415 |
| Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,166 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,430 |
| Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | N/A | 5,166 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,430 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,570 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,570 |
| Laramie | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $61,030 |
| Crew Cab Laramie 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $64,880 |
| Rebel | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $64,995 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $65,325 |
| Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $65,445 |
| RHO | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $73,045 |
| Crew Cab RHO 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 5,109 lb | 211 | 9.5 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $73,795 |
| Limited | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $75,955 |
| Limited Longhorn | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $75,955 |
| Crew Cab Limited 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,405 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,405 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,705 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,705 |
| Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,900 |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $77,200 |
| Tungsten | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $88,350 |
| Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $88,800 |
| Express Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,836 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,025 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,836 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,025 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,858 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $47,280 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,858 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $47,280 |
| Express Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,917 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $44,775 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,917 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $44,775 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,982 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $50,030 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 4,982 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $50,030 |
| Express Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $47,915 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $47,915 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $53,170 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $53,170 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $61,480 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 22 | 305 hp | Express Quad Cab RWD | $42,025 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 14 | 420 hp | Express Crew Cab LB RWD | $47,915 | +$5,890 | $1,829 | +$83 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 11 | 540 hp | RHO | $73,045 | +$25,130 | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 48 | Express Quad Cab RWD | $42,025 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Express Quad Cab RWD: 305 hp, 22 mpg, $42,025. Other makes, trucks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 4WD TRD Sport Hybrid Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 326 hp | 23 mpg | $47,335 | N/A |
1500 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Ford F-150: 1.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 RAM 1500 | 2026 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Tradesman | Raptor SuperCrew 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 450 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,136 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 175 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 11.4 |
| MSRP | $44,325 | $79,005 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree