Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Comparison
The Ford F-150 has been the most popular pickup in America for an unprecedented 47 years in a row. There are many reasons this beloved pickup keeps outperforming its competitors in terms of both sales success and capability. But the Ram 1500 is another popular pickup that has a number of commendable strengths. If you're considering these two respected pickups, we have a comparison that will help you see the differences. Ultimately, we think you'll agree the Ford F-150 is the better choice and well worth a test drive at Shetler-Corley Ford Inc in Crowley, LA.
A comparison of trim levels
Both the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500 give you a very good choice with eight different trim levels. Both lineups get more luxurious as you move up the trim ladder and both offer a number of engine choices. The Ford F-150 offers Scott and Jennings buyers the following eight trim levels:
- XL
- STX
- XLT
- Tremor
- Lariat
- King Ranch
- Platinum
- Raptor
Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 also gives you eight different trim levels to choose from:
- Tradesman
- Tradesman HFE
- Big Horn
- Laramie
- Rebel
- Limited Longhorn
- Limited
- TRX
A comparison of engines and performance
When you're looking at these two powerful pickups, the numbers matter. Both the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500 have very good towing, payload, horsepower and torque. Here's a look at how these two stack up on some of the most important criteria.
2024 Ford F-150 engines and performance options
The Ford F-150 starts out in the XL trim with a standard 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 and then moves up to a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that generates 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. 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 14,000 pounds and a payload that hits a maximum of 3,325 pounds, this truck can handle demanding tasks on the job site. In addition, the 5.0-Liter V8 also provides 3,325 pounds of maximum payload capability.
Ram 1500 engines and performance options
The Ram 1500 for 2024 has a standard engine that isn't as powerful as the F-150 standard powertrain. With the Ram 1500 Tradesman base trim the engine gives you only 305 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, so the F-150 wins right out of the gate. The base level 2024 Ram 1500 has a towing capacity of just 7760 pounds.. Even at the highest level, the Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of only 12,750 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,321 pounds. So the Ram 1500 falls well short of the F-150 when it comes to maximum towing and hauling.
A comparison of cargo volume and exterior features
The new 2024 Ford F-150 has more cargo capacity then the Ram 1500. Because of its 8-foot bed, the F-150 has 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 comes up short of the F-150 at only 61.5 cubic feet. The F-150's Pro Power Onboard system gives you 7.2 kilowatts of power for tools and electronics and you can navigate tight spaces around Rayne and Kaplan more easily 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 securely but it doesn't have anything comparable to Ford's Pro Power Onboard system.
Test drive the winning Ford F-150 at our dealership
Take a look at our current selection of new Ford F-150 pickups to find the one that looks like your best working partner. If you want a broader overview, check out our new inventory or, if you're on a tighter budget, you'll find affordable Ford F-150 pickups in our used inventory. If you agree the new F-150 is the better of the two choices, schedule a test drive at Shetler-Corley Ford Inc in Crowley, LA.
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Shetler - Corley Ford Inc
1623 North Parkerson
Crowley, LA 70526
- Sales: (337) 783-4600