Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500
Lots of Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford, NC, drivers are considering a pickup truck. Which one is the better option for you––the Ford F-150 or the Ram 1500?
Our team here at Cloninger Ford of Hickory has created this comparison to help you answer that very question. Check it out and contact us for more info.
Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Brawny Towing Capacity
One of the first things that you should know about how the Ford F-150 compares to the Ram 1500 is that it can tow more.
With the 2020 F-150’s available second-generation 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 engine, you’ll be able to achieve a conventional tow rating of up to 13,200 pounds.
On the other hand, with the 2020 1500’s available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine, your towing capacity is going to max out at 12,560 pounds.
The outputs of these engines are almost just as exciting as the capabilities they give you––more below.
Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Impressive Engine Power
Ford’s 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 engine (which we’ve mentioned above) kicks out 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Ram’s comparable 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine can only manage 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.
While you may have a bit more torque with the Ram, you’ll have over 100 less horsepower––uneven tradeoff! All in all, the F-150 offers you five other available engines, while the 1500 can only offer you three more.
Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Towing Tech & Payload
Last, but certainly not least, the Ford F-150 comes equipped with a bunch of technology that you can come to depend on to make your hauling sessions as safe, convenient, and efficient as possible:
Pro Trailer Backup AssistÔ- 8-Inch productivity screen
- Factory-installed Trailer Brake Controller
- Dynamic Hitch Assist with Line-of-Sight Guide
- BLISÒ (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage
The Ram 1500 manages to match many of these features with its own. For example, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Automatic Trailer Detection is similar to the Ford’s BLIS® with Trailer Coverage.
Unfortunately, its available premium 7-inch Digital Information Digital Cluster Display is a full inch smaller than the Ford’s 8-inch productivity screen that’ll allow you to monitor your trailer information while you’re hauling.
Speaking of things that are smaller, the Ram 1500 Tradesman’s 2,300-pound payload is definitely smaller than the F-150 XL trim’s 3,270-pound max payload.
Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Decide for Yourself
All of this evidence points towards the fact that the Ford F-150 is a better pickup truck than the Ram 1500. However, we encourage you to experience this vehicle for yourself and make your own decision.
All you have to do is get in touch with us at Cloninger Ford of Hickory, and you can take it for a spin around the streets of Brookford, Valdese, and Hickory, North Carolina.
Give us a call or chat with us online to start. Schedule a test drive today!
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