2026 RAM ProMaster Vs. Ford Transit

Whether you’re looking for a new passenger van or a new cargo van for your business near Carrboro, the 2026 RAM ProMaster and Ford Transit are two compelling options. Both models offer three roof heights and several wheelbase and length options. So, which model is best for your needs? Explore the differences between these two capable vans in the 2026 RAM ProMaster vs. Ford Transit comparison from the team at Hendrick Dodge Cary.
2026 RAM ProMaster
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Vs. |
2026 Ford Transit
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| 3 |
Body Styles |
4 |
| 3 |
Trim Levels |
3 |
| 118 inches |
Standard Wheelbase |
130 inches |
| 159 inches |
Max Available Wheelbase |
178 inches |
| 6 passengers |
Maximum Seating Capacity |
15 passengers |
| 5,350 pounds |
Maximum Payload Capacity |
6,452 pounds |
| 6,910 pounds |
Maximum Towing Capacity |
7,500 pounds |
2026 RAM ProMaster Vs. Ford Transit Comparison: Body Styles
Though the 2026 RAM ProMaster and the 2026 Ford Transit offer plenty of body styles and configurations, the RAM ProMaster offers more trim levels for greater comfort on your drives from Apex to Clayton and beyond. Ford offers just two trim levels for the passenger van and only one for the cargo van, cutaway, and chassis cab models, while RAM offers two trim levels for the window van and three for the cargo van and cutaway models. See the 2026 RAM ProMaster vs. Ford Transit comparison for body styles and trim levels below:
2026 RAM ProMaster Body Styles
Window Van High Roof 159-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 2500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500
Cargo Van Low Roof 118-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+, SLT
Cargo Van Low Roof 136-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+, SLT
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 1500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 2500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500
Cargo Van High Roof 136-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+, SLT
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 1500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 2500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500
Cargo Van High Roof 159-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+, SLT
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500 Extended
Cargo Van Super High Roof 159-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+, SLT
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500 Extended
Cutaway 159-inch Wheelbase 104-inch Cab-to-Axle
Trim Levels: Tradesman®, SLT+, SLT
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500
- 2026 RAM ProMaster 3500 Extended
2026 Ford Transit Body Styles
Passenger Van Low Roof 148-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: XL, XLT
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
Passenger Van Medium Roof 148-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: XL, XLT
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
Passenger Van High Roof 148-inch Wheelbase
Trim Levels: XL, XLT
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Long Extended Length 350 HD DRW
Cargo Van Low Roof 130-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 150
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 350
Cargo Van Medium Roof 148-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 150
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350 HD
Cargo Van High Roof 148-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Long Extended Length 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350
- 2026 Ford Transit Long Extended Length 350
- 2026 Ford Transit Long Extended Length 350 DRW
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350 HD
- 2026 Ford Transit Extended Length 350 HD
- 2026 Ford Transit Extended Length 350 HD DRW
Cutaway Low Roof 138-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 350
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Regular 350 DRW
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Regular 350 HD
Cutaway Low Roof 156-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Long 350 DRW
Cutaway Low Roof 178-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350 DRW
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350 HD DRW
Chassis Cab Low Roof 138-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Regular 350
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Regular 350 DRW
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Regular 350 HD
Chassis Cab Low Roof 156-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 250
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350
- 2026 Ford Transit Long 350 HD
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Long 350 DRW
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Long 350 HD
Chassis Cab Low Roof 178-inch Wheelbase
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350 DRW
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350 HD
- 2026 Ford Transit CC Extended Length 350 HD DRW
2026 RAM ProMaster Vs. Ford Transit Reliability
Although it’s too soon for reliability ratings for the 2026 model year vehicles, the 2025 RAM ProMaster Window Van has earned a perfect 5.0-star rating based on consumer reviews from Kelly Blue Book, while the 2025 Ford Transit 350 Passenger Van only has a 3.8-star rating. Click on the Kelly Blue Book links for more information about the 2026 RAM ProMaster vs. Ford Transit reliability.
Test-Drive A 2026 RAM ProMaster At Hendrick Dodge Cary
Now that you’ve compared the 2026 RAM ProMaster vs. Ford Transit online, it’s time to continue your research at Hendrick Dodge Cary. Contact us online or by phone at 844-361-8849 to schedule an appointment at our Cary dealership. Our commercial team will show you all the features and benefits of the new RAM ProMaster. Be sure to get pre-approved for financing online in advance.
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