Both RAM and Ford make fine pickup trucks, so choosing one brand over the other can be tough. This comparison of the RAM 1500 and Ford F-150 may be able to help you make up your mind:
Power
The base RAM 1500 comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that will give you 305 horsepower and 269 lbs.-ft. of torque. There are also three other engines to pick from:
- 3.0-liter V6 diesel: 260 horsepower and 480 lbs.-ft. of torque
- 5.7-liter V8: 395 horsepower and 410 lbs.-ft. of torque
- 6.2-liter supercharged V8: 702 horsepower and 650 lbs.-ft. of torque
An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard. Rear-wheel drive is also standard, but four-wheel drive is available. The base engine in the Ford F-150 is a 3.3-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower and 265 lbs.-ft. of torque. There are also other engines, but the biggest doesn’t come close to what the RAM 1500 offers, as it only generates 430 horsepower and 570 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Comfort
The RAM 1500 has a very big cabin that fits up to six people. The seats are very comfortable and supportive, and both rows have a lot of head- and legroom. And if you go with the Crew or Quad cab, you’ll get a folding rear bench seat. Cloth or synthetic leather upholstery comes standard, and genuine leather is available. You can also get heated and ventilated front and back seats, a heated steering wheel, and eight-way power-adjustable front seats. If you want room for six people in the Ford F-150, you will have to opt for one of the highest trims. And ventilated rear seats aren’t offered.
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