Compare the Ford F-150 and RAM 1500 near Newark, NJ

More than just America's favorite pickup, the Ford F-150 has been the top-selling overall vehicle in the country for over four decades. Such a track record isn't possible by sticking to the status quo. It's Ford's ceaseless commitment to innovation that keeps the F-150 at the top of its class, where it has continued as a mainstay and standard-setter for all full-size trucks.

While the segment offers plenty of serviceable options for Union, NJ, drivers to choose from, the F-150's Built Ford Tough capability and cutting-edge features make it a formidable foe for any competitor. Here's a quick look at how it compares in a few key areas to another prominent segment nameplate, the Ram 1500.

 

Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500: Performance and Powertrain Options

Ford offers the F-150 with a variety of powertrain options available across its trim levels, ensuring customers can easily choose their perfect mix of performance, efficiency, and value. Standard on XL and XLT models, the base 3.3-liter V-6 (290 horsepower, 265 pound-feet of torque) is ideal for lighter work, with a max trailer rating of up to 8,200 pounds1. The Ram 1500's comparable 3.6-liter V-6 (305 hp, 269 lb-ft) generates a bit more power, but its max towing rating falls short at 7,750 pounds.

If you need more power and capability for larger Linden, NJ tasks, the F-150 offers four more powerplants, each with 400 or more pound-feet of torque.

  • Standard on LARIAT and available for XL and XLT, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 (325 hp and 400 lb-ft) can tow up to 10,100 pounds1.

  • Standard for KING RANCH and Platinum and available to all supporting tiers, the 5.0-liter V-8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft) boosts the F-150's max tow rating to 13,000 pounds and enables a best-in-class available payload rating of 3,323 pounds1.

  • Standard on LIMITED and optional on all supporting tiers, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft) boasts a class-leading max tow rating of 14,000 pounds1.

  • Available to all F-150 models (except off-road-focused models, TREMOR and RAPTOR), the 3.5-liter PowerBoost Hybrid V6 isn't just an overbuilt "mild hybrid" system. It's the first full hybrid in the full-size truck segment, generating 430 hp and 570 lb-ft, with a max tow rating of 12,700 pounds1.

All but the Ram 1500's top-tier Limited trim come standard with the base V-6 engine. A 5.7-liter V-8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) is offered, but it's only standard on Limited models and unavailable to the base Tradesman tier. Its tow rating tops out at 11,590 pounds, or 12,750 in the optional eTorque mild-hybrid variant. Likewise, the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 (260 hp, 480 lb-ft; max towing: 12,560 pounds) isn't offered on the Ram 1500's base trim. Additionally, the Ram 1500's max payload rating is just 2,300 pounds and is only available with the base engine.

Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500: Standard Equipment

The Ford F-150 comes nicely equipped, even its base trim. The F-150 XL is available with any of the five optional engines and comes standard with Ford's next-gen SYNC 4 infotainment system, an 8-inch touchscreen, and wireless info. It also includes advanced safety technologies like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and automatic high beams. All of these features require climbing to the third or fourth trim level on the Ram 1500.

Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500: Advanced Features

The Ford F-150 offers an array of innovative technologies and thoughtful features to make life more convenient, including interior and exterior work surfaces and advanced towing systems like Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage. The F-150 also offers available Ford BlueCruise, a genuine hands-free semi-autonomous highway driving system compatible with over 130,000 miles of qualified roads in the US and Canada. While the Ram 1500 offers several appealing features of its own, it can't equal the F-150's tech and versatility. It's also not available with an equivalent semi-autonomous driving feature.

Test-Drive the Ford F-150 near Elizabeth, NJ

If you'd like more information about the Ford F-150's configurations options, financing offers, and reservation opportunities, please contact Maplecrest Ford of Union at your convenience. And if you'd like to experience for yourself what elevates the F-150 above the competition, we invite you to visit our Vauxhall, NJ, dealership for a test drive. We'd love to give you a tour.

1Exact trailer and payload ratings depend on configuration. See label on door jamb for vehicle-specific towing and payload capabilities.

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