2005 diesel 2500/3500 pickups
Every diesel offering in the data for 2005. Ratings are the highest offered across the trucks in each row, and transmissions are those of the whole year range shown, so they may differ for 2005 itself; check each range's notes.
Horsepower
- Ford · Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8325 hp
- General Motors · Duramax 6.6L LLY V8310 hp
- Ram / Dodge · Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve325 hp
Torque
- Ford · Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8570 lb-ft
- General Motors · Duramax 6.6L LLY V8605 lb-ft
- Ram / Dodge · Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve610 lb-ft
Ratings are the highest offered in each row; see the table below for exact year ranges and notes.
| Brand | Trucks | Engine | Range | hp / lb-ft | Transmissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ford Super Duty F-250, Ford Super Duty F-350 | Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8 | 2005–2007 | 325 / 570 | 4-speed automatic (4R100), Manual |
| General Motors | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500HD, GMC Sierra 3500 | Duramax 6.6L LLY V8 | 2004–2006 | 310 / 605 | Allison 1000 automatic, 5-speed NV4500 manual |
| Ram / Dodge | Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500 | Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve | 2005–2007 | 325 / 610 | 5-speed automatic (48RE), 6-speed manual (NV5600) |
What stood out in 2005
Editorial opinion, based on the criteria listed.
Pick: Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the ISB Cummins (325 hp / 610 lb-ft)
Runner-up: Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500 with the Duramax LLY (310 hp / 605 lb-ft)
Ram's Cummins led on both measures, if narrowly: 325 hp against 310 for the LLY and 325 for Ford's 6.0L, and 610 lb-ft against 605 and 570. Wikipedia lists the Cummins at 600 lb-ft, which would give GM a 5 lb-ft torque lead. Editorial pick; a close call. Ratings shown are the highest offered; other trims are rated lower.
Criteria: Peak rated torque; Rated horsepower