I’ve owned ...let me see...(not counting dad’s trucks growing up)
1976 Silverado
1984 Ford F150
1988 Ford F250
2004 GMC Dually plushed out
2007 Dodge Mega Cab max trimmed out
2009 Ford F250 FX4 all trimmed out and lifted and big wheels and exhaust etc
last three were all diesels
don’t know about brand new Dodges...the grills look odd
GMC was softest...best ride...and very comfortable..like a Town Car 1970s
Ford was typical Ford oversteer but very neat interior and macho styling...brawny...like they like...but no outside temp gauge...on a 50K truck..nuts
Dodge was less luxurious then...very firm seats and less fancy stuff but handle great and really moved...little junk seemed to break easier in the cab...just irritating knobs and whatnot
before the Megacab the Dodge truck backseat was spartan compared to the other makers..and I have to have that with all my spawn
just my take on all of them
Ford good looks
GMC smoothness and comfort
Dodge power and handling
put em all together and you would have the perfect truck
which is why some folks here in Woodbury TN slap new Cummins motors in Fords
http://www.beansdieselperformance.com/
I always preferred the Ford look with the exception of gen 7 (80-86) till that abortion in 97-03. I mostly liked the exteriors on the following generation (04-08), though the profile that looked good on the sides was a mistake when carried around onto the tailgate, but the interiors were cheesy to me, and I really don’t like the newest ones. That’s why I still have a 96 351 with 194K miles. Runs great. I’ll probably keep it till it hits 250 or 300K and get a Dodge.
The interiors of the Dodges are clean and businesslike while still comfortable. I agree with you though, the newest body style is a little strange. I think I still like it though.