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.
