RAM 1500 vs Ineos Quartermaster

The RAM 1500 starts from $119,950 before on-road costs, while the Ineos Quartermaster opens at $105,000. That makes the Ineos Quartermaster the more affordable entry point by $14,950.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $131,945 and $115,500 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Ineos Quartermaster by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The RAM 1500 features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Quartermaster gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The RAM 1500 stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Ineos Quartermaster. The Ineos Quartermaster counters with JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The RAM 1500 uses a Petrol V8 producing 291kW and 556Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Ineos Quartermaster responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The RAM 1500 has the clear power advantage at 291kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the RAM 1500 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The RAM 1500 measures 5,916mm long on a 3,672mm wheelbase, 521mm longer than the Ineos Quartermaster at 5,395mm (3,227mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the RAM 1500 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 900L in the RAM 1500 and 390L in the Ineos Quartermaster, giving the RAM 1500 a 510L advantage.

For towing, the RAM 1500 leads with a 4,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,734/year for the RAM 1500 and $3,449/year for the Ineos Quartermaster. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Ineos Quartermaster.

Estimated annual total: $3,734 (RAM 1500) vs $3,449 (Ineos Quartermaster). The Ineos Quartermaster saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (RAM 1500) vs 5 years (Ineos Quartermaster). The Ineos Quartermaster has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Ineos Quartermaster).