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        2020 F-150 vs Ram 1500

        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.

        2020-Ram-1500_1280

        ADVANTAGE: FORD

        Performance Choices

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        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

        HPTorque (lb.‑ft.)

         

        HPTorque (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


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        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

        Towing Leader

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        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.


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        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)

        3,070 lbs.(3)

        +770

        2,300 lbs.

        Weight and Efficiency

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        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

        CityHwy.Cmb.CityHwy.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


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        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

        Horsepower

        450(1)

        +145

        305

        Torque (lb.-ft.)

        510(1)

        +241

        269

        Tire size (overall dia.)35"+3"

        33"

        Max. available towing8,000 lbs.+840 lbs.

        7,160 lbs.

        POINT

        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.

        ​

        (1) Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

        (2) Requires Max Trailer Tow Package. Maximum towing varies based on cargo, accessories or numbers of passengers. Horsepower, torque and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. 

        (3) Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.

        (4) Actual mileage will vary.

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