Best half-ton ride
Coil-spring rear suspension is unique in the class — genuinely better on broken pavement than F-150 or Silverado.
Where the Ram 1500 wins
Ram's strengths are real and Henry won't pretend they aren't. If your use case lands here, the Ram 1500 is the right tool.
Real towing capacity
5.7L Hemi configurations tow 11,000+ lbs. EcoDiesel pulls 12,500 lbs. If you regularly haul a 7,000+ lb trailer, Ridgeline isn't enough.
True 4WD with low range
Important for trailer launching, deep snow, or genuine off-road work. Ridgeline is AWD only.
Long-bed and crew configurations
If you actually need a 6.4 ft or 8 ft bed for full-length lumber, sheets of plywood, or commercial-grade payload, Ram has the configurations.
Where the Ridgeline wins for Richmond Hill
Better daily ride than even Ram
Ram beats other trucks. Ridgeline beats Ram. Unibody Honda construction means SUV-like steering, quieter cabin, and no body-on-frame floatiness on Yonge or Bayview.
Garage door clearance
Ram Crew Cab 4x4 is around 1,975 mm tall — Richmond Hill 7-foot garage doors clear it with no margin and definitely not with anything on the roof. Ridgeline at 1,791 mm clears even with a roof box.
$2,000/year fuel savings
5.7L Hemi runs 14-15 L/100km in Richmond Hill traffic. Ridgeline runs around 11.5. At 25K km/year that's a $2,000+ annual fuel gap.
In-bed trunk + dual-action tailgate
Two features Ram doesn't offer at any trim. The lockable in-bed trunk and side-swing tailgate genuinely change how you load gear in a Richmond Hill driveway.
The honest Richmond Hill decision
The Ram 1500 is best-in-class for what it is. The question is whether what it is — a half-ton with serious capability — matches your actual use. Most Richmond Hill cross-shoppers between Ram and Ridgeline are buying a truck for image plus weekend utility. If that's you, the Ridgeline does the weekend job, looks modern, fits the driveway, and saves $2K/year in fuel. If you actually need real towing and payload, the Ram 1500 is honestly the better pick — and Henry will tell you that directly.
FAQ — Ram 1500 vs Ridgeline in Richmond Hill
Is a Ram 1500 too tall for a Richmond Hill garage door?
Crew Cab 4x4 Ram 1500 is around 1,975 mm — most Richmond Hill 7-foot garage doors clear it with no margin. If you have a roof rack, antenna mast, or kayak loaded, it will not fit a standard residential door. Ridgeline at 1,791 mm clears comfortably.
How much does a Ram 1500 V8 cost to fuel in Richmond Hill commute traffic?
5.7L Hemi V8 is realistically 14-15 L/100km combined. At 25,000 km/year and current Ontario gas prices, that's roughly $5,300-5,800 in annual fuel cost vs $3,300-3,600 for a Ridgeline.
Is the Ram 1500 ride actually that much better than other trucks?
Yes — Ram's coil-spring rear suspension is genuinely the best ride in the half-ton class. But the Ridgeline rides better still because it's a unibody.
Want a Ridgeline quote vs your Ram number?
Send Henry the Ram trim and price you've been quoted. He'll build a Ridgeline price with comparable equipment and lay both side by side — including fuel cost over 4 years and trade-in equity at month 48.