
2020 F-150 vs Ram 1500Redesigned inside and out for 2019, Ram 1500 pickup has flexed its muscle in the light-duty truck segment. To Chevy's surprise, Ram trucks moved into second place in total vehicle sales for the calendar year, according to automotive sites. Let's take a look at this rival and see where F‑150 still wins.

Redesigned inside and out for 2019, Ram 1500 pickup has flexed its muscle in the light-duty truck segment. To Chevy's surprise, Ram trucks moved into second place in total vehicle sales for the calendar year, according to automotive sites. Let's take a look at this rival and see where F‑150 still wins.

ADVANTAGE: FORD
Performance Choices

F‑150 offers the highest torque rating among gas engines in this comparison with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. And with 375 horsepower as well, the 3.5L EcoBoost provides owners with plenty of power for work or fun. F‑150 clearly tops Ram in variety with five available gas engine choices to Ram's three (counting the eTorque version of the 5.7L V8 as a separate choice).
Engine
F-150
+ /​ -
Engine Ram 1500
HP Torque (lb.‑ft.) Â
HP Torque (lb.‑ft.) 3.3L V6 290
265
-15/​-4
3.6L V6 305
269
2.7L EcoBoost V6
325
400
+20/​+131
3.6L V6 305
269
3.5L EcoBoost V6
375
470
-20/​+60
5.7L HEMI V8 395
410
High-output 3.5L EcoBoost
450(1)
510(1)
+55/​+100
5.7L HEMI V8 395
410
5.0L V8
395
400
+0/​-10
5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque 395
410

F‑150 offers the highest torque rating among gas engines in this comparison with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. And with 375 horsepower as well, the 3.5L EcoBoost provides owners with plenty of power for work or fun. F‑150 clearly tops Ram in variety with five available gas engine choices to Ram's three (counting the eTorque version of the 5.7L V8 as a separate choice).
Engine | F-150 | + /​ - | Engine | Ram 1500 | ||
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HP | Torque (lb.‑ft.) |  | HP | Torque (lb.‑ft.) | ||
3.3L V6 | 290 | 265 | -15/​-4 | 3.6L V6 | 305 | 269 |
2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 | 400 | +20/​+131 | 3.6L V6 | 305 | 269 |
3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 375 | 470 | -20/​+60 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 395 | 410 |
High-output 3.5L EcoBoost | 450(1) | 510(1) | +55/​+100 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 395 | 410 |
5.0L V8 | 395 | 400 | +0/​-10 | 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque | 395 | 410 |

Driver-Assist Included
Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard with the Lariat and above, while those features are options for Ram customers - even at the highest trim levels. In fact, Ram pickup buyers would have to add two option packages to get essentially the same technologies as F-150 Lariat, King Ranch®, Platinum and Limited models, and would still not be able to get Pedestrian Detection.
Standard on F-150 Lariat and above
Standard on Ram 1500
- Auto High Beams
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
- Lane-Keeping System (incl. Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Pedestrian Detection
- Rear View Camera
- Rearview Camera
Available on Ram 1500 - Auto High Beams
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Path and Trailer Detection
- Forward Collision Warning with Adaptive Emergency Braking
- Lane Departure Warning Plus
- Lane Keep Assist

Driver-Assist Included
Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard with the Lariat and above, while those features are options for Ram customers - even at the highest trim levels. In fact, Ram pickup buyers would have to add two option packages to get essentially the same technologies as F-150 Lariat, King Ranch®, Platinum and Limited models, and would still not be able to get Pedestrian Detection.
Standard on F-150 Lariat and above | Standard on Ram 1500 |
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Available on Ram 1500 | |
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Towing Leader

F‑150 offers an advantage in max. available trailer tow with a 13,200‑lb. rating(3) in the 4x2 SuperCrew cab with 3.5L EcoBoost V6. The 3.5L V6 engine also gives 4x4 owners the power to tow up to 12,700 lbs., which gives F̩-150 up to a 1,290‑lb. advantage over the maximum Ram 4x4 rating. Note: Ram claims "best-in-class V8 towing" but F‑150 beats their towing number with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
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F-150
+ /​ -
Ram 1500
Gas engine max. available towing (4x2)
13,200 lbs.(2)
+450 12,750 lbs.
Gas engine max. available towing (4x4)
12,700Â lbs.(2)
+1,290 11,410 lbs.
Diesel engine max. available towing (4x2) (late availability)
11,500 lbs.
-1,060 12,560 lbs.
Diesel engine max. available towing (4x4) (late availability)
11,300 lbs.
+1,440 9,860 lbs.

F‑150 offers an advantage in max. available trailer tow with a 13,200‑lb. rating(3) in the 4x2 SuperCrew cab with 3.5L EcoBoost V6. The 3.5L V6 engine also gives 4x4 owners the power to tow up to 12,700 lbs., which gives F̩-150 up to a 1,290‑lb. advantage over the maximum Ram 4x4 rating. Note: Ram claims "best-in-class V8 towing" but F‑150 beats their towing number with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
 | F-150 | + /​ - | Ram 1500 |
---|---|---|---|
Gas engine max. available towing (4x2) | 13,200 lbs.(2) | +450 | 12,750 lbs. |
Gas engine max. available towing (4x4) | 12,700 lbs.(2) | +1,290 | 11,410 lbs. |
Diesel engine max. available towing (4x2) (late availability) | 11,500 lbs. | -1,060 | 12,560 lbs. |
Diesel engine max. available towing (4x4) (late availability) | 11,300 lbs. | +1,440 | 9,860 lbs. |

Payload Advantage
While we're talking about capacity, here's another way F‑150 proves it's Built Ford Tough - Ford delivers a max. available payload of 3,270 lbs. in pickups equipped with the available 5.0L V8 engine with the Heavy-Duty Payload Package available on XL and XLT models. In each cab size, F‑150 has greater capacity to carry gear for work-related or home projects. Ram reaches its payload maximum at 2,300 lbs., which is a 4x2 extended-cab model with 3.6L V6 engine.
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F-150
+ /​ -
Ram 1500
SuperCrew/Crew Cab (4x2)
2,930 lbs.(3)
+930 2,000 lbs.
SuperCab/Double Cab (4x2)
3,070Â lbs.(3)
+770 2,300 lbs.

Payload Advantage
While we're talking about capacity, here's another way F‑150 proves it's Built Ford Tough - Ford delivers a max. available payload of 3,270 lbs. in pickups equipped with the available 5.0L V8 engine with the Heavy-Duty Payload Package available on XL and XLT models. In each cab size, F‑150 has greater capacity to carry gear for work-related or home projects. Ram reaches its payload maximum at 2,300 lbs., which is a 4x2 extended-cab model with 3.6L V6 engine.
 | F-150 | + /​ - | Ram 1500 |
---|---|---|---|
SuperCrew/Crew Cab (4x2) | 2,930 lbs.(3) | +930 | 2,000 lbs. |
SuperCab/Double Cab (4x2) | 3,070Â lbs.(3) | +770 | 2,300 lbs. |
Weight and Efficiency

Ford uses a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body to keep the F‑150 weight down while maintaining excellent strength and durability. The light-weighting strategy helps provide similar or better EPA-estimated city/hwy/combined mpg ratings as Ram trucks.(4) For example, the F‑150 SuperCrew 4x2 with V8 weighs in at 4,641 lbs., while the comparable Ram weighs 5,131 lbs. Ram customers need the eTorque V8 (mild hybrid version) to match the EPA-estimated ratings for F‑150.

Ford uses a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body to keep the F‑150 weight down while maintaining excellent strength and durability. The light-weighting strategy helps provide similar or better EPA-estimated city/hwy/combined mpg ratings as Ram trucks.(4) For example, the F‑150 SuperCrew 4x2 with V8 weighs in at 4,641 lbs., while the comparable Ram weighs 5,131 lbs. Ram customers need the eTorque V8 (mild hybrid version) to match the EPA-estimated ratings for F‑150.
Engine
F-150
+ /​ -
Engine Ram 1500
City Hwy. Cmb. City Hwy. Cmb. 3.3L V6 19
25
22 -1/​=/​=
3.6L V6 20
25
22 2.7L EcoBoost V6
20
26
22 =/​+1/=
3.6L V6 20
25
22 3.5L EcoBoost V6
17
23
19 +2/​+1/​+2
5.7L HEMI V8 15
22
17 5.0L V8
17
23
19 =/​=/​=
5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque 17
23
19
Engine | F-150 | + /​ - | Engine | Ram 1500 | ||||
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City | Hwy. | Cmb. | City | Hwy. | Cmb. | |||
3.3L V6 | 19 | 25 | 22 | -1/​=/​= | 3.6L V6 | 20 | 25 | 22 |
2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 20 | 26 | 22 | =/​+1/= | 3.6L V6 | 20 | 25 | 22 |
3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 17 | 23 | 19 | +2/​+1/​+2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 15 | 22 | 17 |
5.0L V8 | 17 | 23 | 19 | =/​=/​= | 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque | 17 | 23 | 19 |

4x2 EPA-Estimated MPG(4)
Raptor vs. Rebel
Both brands offer well-equipped, off-road models, but F‑150 Raptor has advantages over Ram Rebel. Rebel customers start with the 3.6L V6 as their standard engine, whereas Raptor owners get a performance upgrade with the high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 - which leaves Rebel drivers in the dust in torque rating. Raptor provides exclusive FOX Racing Shox™ along with Trail Control, which is a Ford-only cruise control system for low-speed off-roading. And Raptor features 35" off-road, all-terrain tires compared to the 33.2" off-road tires on Rebel.
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F-150 Raptor
+ /​ -
Ram Rebel
Horsepower
450(1)
+145 305
Torque (lb.-ft.)
510(1)
+241 269
Tire size (overall dia.) 35" +3" 33"
Max. available towing 8,000 lbs. +840 lbs. 7,160 lbs.


4x2 EPA-Estimated MPG(4)
Raptor vs. Rebel
Both brands offer well-equipped, off-road models, but F‑150 Raptor has advantages over Ram Rebel. Rebel customers start with the 3.6L V6 as their standard engine, whereas Raptor owners get a performance upgrade with the high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 - which leaves Rebel drivers in the dust in torque rating. Raptor provides exclusive FOX Racing Shox™ along with Trail Control, which is a Ford-only cruise control system for low-speed off-roading. And Raptor features 35" off-road, all-terrain tires compared to the 33.2" off-road tires on Rebel.
 | F-150 Raptor | + /​ - | Ram Rebel |
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Horsepower | 450(1) | +145 | 305 |
Torque (lb.-ft.) | 510(1) | +241 | 269 |
Tire size (overall dia.) | 35" | +3" | 33" |
Max. available towing | 8,000 lbs. | +840 lbs. | 7,160 lbs. |
POINT
Ram offers the new, available Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension system.
Ram offers the new, available Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension system.
COUNTERPOINT
Ram states that Four-Corner Air Suspension benefits include changing the truck's ride height to help reduce drag and increase efficiency on the road, plus auto load leveling when carrying supplies in the bed. This air suspension system is only available with Rebel and adds to the price of the truck.
F‑150 allows owners to make on-road ride adjustments with the 10‑speed automatic transmission that includes five Selectable Drive Modes. F‑150 drivers can select Normal, Tow/Haul, Snow/Wet, EcoSelect or Sport mode to change the dynamics to help take on nearly any driving condition.
Finally, if customers are comparing technology, remind them that F‑150 has Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Ram doesn't offer a similar system.
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Ram states that Four-Corner Air Suspension benefits include changing the truck's ride height to help reduce drag and increase efficiency on the road, plus auto load leveling when carrying supplies in the bed. This air suspension system is only available with Rebel and adds to the price of the truck.
F‑150 allows owners to make on-road ride adjustments with the 10‑speed automatic transmission that includes five Selectable Drive Modes. F‑150 drivers can select Normal, Tow/Haul, Snow/Wet, EcoSelect or Sport mode to change the dynamics to help take on nearly any driving condition.
Finally, if customers are comparing technology, remind them that F‑150 has Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Ram doesn't offer a similar system.