Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500
2021 Ford F-150 vs. 2021 Ram 1500: Compare Engines, Features, & Specs | Imlay City, MI
As you’re shopping for a new pickup truck, the 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2021 Ford F-150 — the 2021 North American Truck of the Year™ — inevitably come up as two of the top options. With burly engine options, advanced tech, and massive towing numbers, both trucks allow you to tackle even your biggest jobs. Use the following comparison crafted by the team at Imlay City Ford to learn more about which option to pursue.
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2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Price
The base trim for the 2021 Ford F-150 — the XL — starts at $29,290 MSRP. By comparison, the 2021 Ram 1500 base trim — Tradesman — starts at $32,795 MSRP.
2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Engine Options & Performance
Whether you’re looking for a balanced powertrain, loads of torque, or simply want a monster V8 under the hood, both the 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ram 1500 have options for you. But only the F-150 offers the all-new full hybrid PowerBoost™ engine.
2021 Ford F-150
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
Horsepower: 290 HP
Torque: 265 lb.-ft.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
Horsepower: 325 HP
Torque: 400 lb.-ft.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Horsepower: 400 HP
Torque: 410 lb.-ft.
3.5L EcoBoost V6
Horsepower: 400 HP
Torque: 500 lb.-ft.
3.0L Power Stroke® V6
Horsepower: 250 HP
Torque: 440 lb.-ft.
3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6
Horsepower: 430 total system HP
Torque: 570 lb.-ft. of total system torque
High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6
Horsepower: 450 HP
Torque: 510 lb.-ft.
2021 Ram 1500
3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque
Horsepower: 305 HP
Torque: 269 lb.-ft.
5.7L HEMI® V8 with or without eTorque
Horsepower: 395 HP
Torque: 410 lb.-ft.
3.0L EcoDiesel V6
Horsepower: 260 HP
Torque: 480 lb.-ft.
Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8
Horsepower: 702 HP
Torque: 650 lb.-ft.
2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Towing & Payload Capacity
When you need to pull it or load up and haul it, turn to the truck with best-in-class towing and payload capabilities — the 2021 Ford F-150.
| Model | 2021 Ford F-150 | 2021 Ram 1500 |
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| Max. Towing | 14,000 lbs. | 12,750 lbs. |
| Max. Payload | 3,325 lbs. | 2,300 lbs. |
2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Interior Design
Step up into the cab of either the 2021 Ram 1500 or 2021 Ford F-150 and be amazed by the level of plush comfort and functional design in either model. Both trucks are available with unique interior features, including a reclining rear seat and in-floor storage bins for the Ram. The 2021 Ford F-150 interior is all new and available with new Ford-patented Max Recline front seats, and an interior work surface.
Cab Options
The 2021 Ford F-150 is available with three cab options: regular cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew®. By comparison, the 2021 Ram 1500 is only available with crew cab and quad cab configurations.
2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Exterior Features
While both the 2021 Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 offer a powerful exterior presence, each truck offers unique exterior features designed to make your workday easier. The Ram 1500 is available with a 60/40 split multifunction tailgate and RamBox® exterior storage compartments. The 2021 F-150 can be equipped with onboard generator capabilities using Pro Power Onboard, and offers onboard payload scales, smart trailer hitch, LED zone lighting, and dynamic bending headlights.
Bed Dimensions
Choose between three bed lengths with the 2021 Ford F-150 — 5.5-foot, 6.5-foot, and 8-foot. Pile in the cargo with 52.8 cubic feet of space in the short bed, 62.3 cubic feet in the standard bed, and 77.4 cubic feet in the F-150 long bed.
By comparison, the 2021 Ram 1500 is available in 6.3-foot and 5.5-foot bed lengths, wth 61.5 cubic feet of space and 53.9 cubic feet of space, respectively.
2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Safety & Technology
Take your productivity to the next level with the tech built into the 2021 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. Every F-150 includes the SYNC® 4 interface with wireless phone connectivity. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard, and a 12-inch center touchscreen is available. Uconnect® 3 with a 5-inch display is standard in the Ram 1500, but Uconnect 4C NAV with an 8.4- or 12-inch touchscreen is available.
Standard safety tech on the F-150 includes a lane-keeping system and pre-collision assist, while BLIS® (blind spot information system) with trailer coverage is included on all but the XL and Tremor® models. Blind spot monitoring is only included with the Ram 1500 Limited trim, and lane departure warning is available. The 2021 Ford F-150 takes your convenience further with hands-free highway driving using available Ford BlueCruise.
2019 Ford F-150 vs. 2019 Ram 1500 | Imlay City Ford
Boost Productivity on Your Daily Drive
Have you been searching for the perfect pickup truck to boost productivity? If so, then surely you've considered both the 2019 Ford F-150 and the 2019 Ram 1500. These trucks are among the most trusted by Americans like you due to their performance, capability, and technology. But which one is just right for your budget and lifestyle? To help you decide, the experts at Imlay City Ford in have compared the 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat, starting at $41,700 MSRP, and the 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie, starting at $40,040 MSRP.
Please be sure to reach out to the team at our Ford dealership in Imlay City, MI if you have any questions! Simply call us at (810) 724-5900 or contact us online and we'll be glad to give you an answer.
Performance
Engine Options
Each truck offers a variety of engines for you to choose from, so you can match your daily drive with the power that works best for you. Whatever you choose, you're sure to get great power and efficiency from both.
Ford F-150
- 2.7L Turbocharged EcoBoost® 3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel
- 3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel
- 3.3L TI-VCT V6
- 3.5L EcoBoost®
- High-Out-put 3.5L EcoBoost®
- 5.0 TI-VCT V8
Ram 1500
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6
- 5.7 V8 HEMI®
- 5.7L V8 HEMI® eTorque
Interior Design
Make yourself comfortable on the job site with the variety of available cabin features that can be found on the Ford F-150 and RAM 1500.
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Cab Options
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Technology
Take advantage of all the future has to offer with the well-equipped F-1500 and Ram 1500. These trucks make difficult tasks a thing of the past with the following features.
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Trims Available
Choose your favorite Ford or RAM model, then decide which of the seven available trims best suits you.
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XL - Starting at $28,155 MSRP |
Tradesman- Starting at $33,440 MSRP |
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XLT - Starting at $34,160 MSRP |
Tradesman HFE - Starting at $34,245 MSRP |
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LARIAT - Starting at $41,700 MSRP |
Big Horn - Starting at $36,490 MSRP |
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King Ranch® - Starting at $52,390 MSRP |
Laramie - Starting at $40,290 MSRP |
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Raptor - Starting at $52,855 MSRP |
Rebel - Starting at $44,490 MSRP |
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Platinum - Starting at $54,920 MSRP |
Laramie Longhorn® - Starting at $50,990 MSRP |
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Limited - Starting at $67,135 MSRP |
Limited - Starting at $53,690 MSRP |
Exterior Comparison: Bed Options
The 2019 Ford F-150 comes with three different options for the bed. These include a 5.5-ft., a 6.5-ft. ,and an 8-ft. bed lengths. Alternatively, the 2019 RAM 1500 allows for a 5-ft. 7-in. and 6-ft. 4-in. box.
Safety
Nobody wants to get hurt on the job. Minimize the risk of injury with the variety of safety features that these trucks offer.
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