Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500
FORD F-150
RAM 1500
Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling full-size pickup in America for more than 47 years in a row, something that's unprecedented in automotive history. When truck buyers keep selecting the Ford F-150 over competitors it reflects the experience of owners who have tried all the major pickups. The fact that the F-150 keeps coming out on top tells you that this truck has solid advantages compared with its very capable rivals. To illustrate the differences, let's compare the Ford F-150 to one of the other most popular full-size pickups, the Ram 1500. You'll quickly see why the F-150 is well worth investigating at Al Cioni Ford in Granville, IL.
A comparison of engine choices
The Ford F-150 gives Peru and Spring Valley IL buyers a total of six different engines to choose from. It starts with the standard 3.3-liter V6 engine that gives you 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 generates 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost® high-output V6 generates 450 horsepower and at the top is the 5.2-liter high-output Supercharged V8 with a massive 700 horsepower. The F-150 also offers a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain: The 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ full hybrid V6 with 570 pound-feet of torque. A hybrid is something you simply can't get from the Ram 1500.
Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 comes up short right out of the gate by giving you only three engines to choose from. The 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 delivers 305 horsepower, the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 gives you 395 horsepower and the supercharged 6.2 liter HEMI® V8 comes with 702 horsepower. So while the Ram 1500 finishes in a virtual dead heat at the top end of the spectrum, the F-150 gives you a wider range and a greater number of choices.
A comparison of towing and payload
In terms of maximum capability, the 3.5-Liter EcoBoost V6 offers best-in-class towing and payload. With a towing capacity of up to 13,500 pounds and a payload that hits a maximum of 3,325 pounds, this truck can handle just about any job that comes your way.
The entry-level Ram 1500 has a towing capacity of just 7760 pounds. Even at the highest level, the Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity that doesn't keep up with the F-150's best, giving you only 12,750 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,321 pounds. So the Ram 1500 falls behind the F-150 when it comes to maximum towing and hauling. Â
A comparison of cargo volume and exterior features
The new Ford F-150 gives you more cargo capacity than the Ram 1500. Because of its 8-foot bed, the F-150 offers a maximum cargo volume of 77.4 cubic feet. The largest bed in the 2024 Ram 1500 is only 6-feet-4 inches so the cargo volume falls behind Ford with just 61.5 cubic feet. The F-150's Pro Power Onboard system can deliver 7.2 kilowatts of power for tools and electronics. What's more, you can navigate in tight quarters around Princeton and Hennepin IL with Ford's 360-Degree Camera and Active Park Assist system.
The Ram 1500 in the crew cab body style does have in-floor storage bins in the bed that let you store your gear safely but this truck doesn't offer anything comparable to Ford's versatile Pro Power Onboard system.
The winning Ford F-150 is ready for a test drive
You can review our Ford F-150 selection from home by exploring our new inventory. When you visit us, talk with one of the professionals in our finance center about how to get the best available interest rate on a Ford F-150 loan. We invite you to contact us and arrange for a test drive soon at Al Cioni Ford in Granville, IL.
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