NAVIGATION
Introduction
Fifth Place
Fourth Place
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Conclusion
Editors' Evaluation
Specifications and Performance
Top 10 Features
Consumer Commentary
Stereo Evaluation
Final Rankings and Scoring Explanation

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Comparison Tests

2004 Full-Size Truck Comparison Test
Editors' Evaluation
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 05-16-2004

Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space

Evaluation - Drive

Engine Performance
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 9.8 1
Nissan Titan 9.3 2
Ford F-150 7.8 3
Chevrolet Silverado 7.3 4
Toyota Tundra 6.5 5

Transmission
Vehicle Score Rank
Nissan Titan 8.3 1
Toyota Tundra 8.0 2
Chevrolet Silverado 7.8 3(t)
Dodge Ram 7.8 3(t)
Ford F-150 7.3 5

Braking
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 8.3 1(t)
Nissan Titan 8.3 1(t)
Toyota Tundra 8.0 3
Ford F-150 7.8 4
Chevrolet Silverado 6.5 5

Suspension
Vehicle Score Rank
Nissan Titan 9.0 1
Toyota Tundra 8.5 2
Ford F-150 8.3 3
Dodge Ram 8.0 4
Chevrolet Silverado 6.5 5

Tires
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Silverado 7.8 1(t)
Dodge Ram 7.8 1(t)
Ford F-150 7.8 1(t)
Nissan Titan 7.8 1(t)
Toyota Tundra 7.8 1(t)

Steering
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 9.5 1
Ford F-150 8.5 2(t)
Nissan Titan 8.5 2(t)
Toyota Tundra 8.3 4
Chevrolet Silverado 7.8 5

Visibility
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford F-150 9.0 1
Chevrolet Silverado 8.8 2
Toyota Tundra 8.3 3
Dodge Ram 8.0 4
Nissan Titan 6.8 5

Fun to Drive
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 9.0 1
Nissan Titan 9.0 1
Ford F-150 7.8 3
Chevrolet Silverado 6.8 4(t)
Toyota Tundra 6.8 4(t)

Evaluation - Ride

Seat Comfort Front
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Silverado 8.5 1
Nissan Titan 8.3 2
Dodge Ram 7.8 3
Ford F-150 7.5 4
Toyota Tundra 6.3 5

Seat Comfort Rear
Vehicle Score Rank
Nissan Titan 9.3 1
Chevrolet Silverado 8.0 2
Ford F-150 7.8 3
Toyota Tundra 7.0 4
Dodge Ram 6.0 5

Wind & Road Noise
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford F-150 9.3 1
Toyota Tundra 8.5 2
Chevrolet Silverado 8.3 3
Dodge Ram 8.0 4
Nissan Titan 7.3 5

Rattles & Squeaks
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 9.3 1
Toyota Tundra 8.5 2
Chevrolet Silverado 7.5 3
Ford F-150 7.5 4
Nissan Titan 7.0 5

Evaluation - Design

Interior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford F-150 8.8 1
Dodge Ram 8.5 2
Nissan Titan 8.0 3
Chevrolet Silverado 6.8 4
Toyota Tundra 6.5 5

Interior Material
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 8.0 1(t)
Ford F-150 8.0 1(t)
Nissan Titan 7.5 3
Toyota Tundra 7.0 4
Chevrolet Silverado 6.3 5

Climate Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Silverado 9.0 1
Dodge Ram 8.8 2
Toyota Tundra 8.5 3
Nissan Titan 8.0 4
Ford F-150 7.8 5

Audio System Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 9.0 1(t)
Nissan Titan 9.0 1(t)
Toyota Tundra 9.0 1(t)
Chevrolet Silverado 8.0 4
Ford F-150 7.0 5

Secondary Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Nissan Titan 9.0 1
Dodge Ram 8.3 2
Chevrolet Silverado 7.8 3(t)
Toyota Tundra 7.8 3(t)
Ford F-150 7.5 5

Exterior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Dodge Ram 9.8 1
Ford F-150 9.0 2
Nissan Titan 8.0 3
Chevrolet Silverado 7.3 4
Toyota Tundra 6.8 5

Headlight Illumination
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Silverado 8.3 1
Nissan Titan 7.8 2(t)
Toyota Tundra 7.8 2(t)
Dodge Ram 7.5 4(t)
Ford F-150 7.5 4(t)

Overall Build Quality
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Tundra 8.8 1
Dodge Ram 8.3 2
Ford F-150 8.0 3(t)
Nissan Titan 8.0 3(t)
Chevrolet Silverado 7.8 5

Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space

Entry/Exit
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford F-150 8.8 1(t)
Toyota Tundra 8.8 1(t)
Nissan Titan 8.5 3
Dodge Ram 8.0 4
Chevrolet Silverado 7.8 5

Expanding/Loading Cargo
Vehicle Score Rank
Nissan Titan 9.8 1
Chevrolet Silverado 8.3 2(t)
Toyota Tundra 8.3 2(t)
Ford F-150 8.0 4
Dodge Ram 7.8 5

Storage Space
Vehicle Score Rank
Nissan Titan 9.0 1
Chevrolet Silverado 8.3 2
Dodge Ram 7.8 3
Ford F-150 7.0 4
Toyota Tundra 6.8 5

Cupholders
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Silverado 8.3 1(t)
Nissan Titan 8.3 1(t)
Dodge Ram 7.8 3(t)
Toyota Tundra 7.8 3(t)
Ford F-150 7.5 5