2021 Ram 1500 vs 2021 Ford F-150

As full-size trucks have become more than just a work companion, more and more have popped up on the market, making it hard to determine which one best suits the needs of your lifestyle. We had our team here at Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram create this comparison review to help you figure it out! Choosing two of the most popular models on the road today to pit against each other, our team has the 2021 Ram 1500 on the left and the 2021 Ford F-150 on the right. Keep reading below as we compare the engine options and features that these trucks have to offer to help you make the big decision!

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2021 Ram 1500 Power & Handling

There are three main powertrain options for the Ram 1500 with the addition of the TRX exclusive engine. Found under the hood of most trims, a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine pumps out up to 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. This engine is outfitted with eTorque technology to boost fuel economy and the efficiency of the engine start/stop system. A 5.7-liter V8 engine is also offered, with or without the eTorque system, kicking out 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. Drivers can also opt for the available 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel-powered V6 that delivers 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. The TRX trim is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that delivers 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is the match to all engines offered. RWD is standard for most 1500 models while 4WD is offered.

2021 Ford F-150 Power & Handling

There are five engines offered for the Ford F-150. The base 3.3-liter V6 engine generates 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. Drivers can also choose from a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6, a 5.0-liter V8, a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6, and a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6. The final engine option is a hybrid that combines the 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 with an electric motor and battery pack for 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Drivetrain configurations offered include RWD and 4WD.

2021 Ram 1500 Features & Design

In the 2021 model year, drivers have a total of seven trim levels to choose from including the new TRX trim. The base trim is outfitted with features like a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, a 5-inch touchscreen with Ram’s Uconnect infotainment system, trailer sway damping, air conditioning, a 6-speaker sound system, and steel wheels. The upper trims add larger touchscreen options, smartphone integration, fog lights, aluminum wheels, more aggressive styling both inside and out, heated/ventilated front seats, driver aids like forward collision mitigation, side steps, front and rear parking sensors, and a four-corner air suspension.

2021 Ford F-150 Features & Design

There are only six Ford F-150 trim levels to choose from in the 2021 model year. The entry-level trim is equipped with features like trailer sway damping, an 8-inch touchscreen, single zone air conditioning, smartphone integration, and vinyl flooring. The upper trims build on the base trim with features such as LED bed lighting, a 12-inch touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote engine start, leather upholstery, LED headlights, wireless smartphone charging, heated rear seats, a two-panel moonroof, power running boards, and a 360-degree camera system.

Conclusion:

The Ford F-150 put up a good fight in the 2021 model year with the addition of a hybrid powertrain but it really can’t compete with what the Ram 1500 has to offer! Not only is the engine lineup immensely powerful, the trim levels are jam packed with features that make it possible to get the job done and travel in style. Come on down to Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and take a 2021 Ram 1500 for a test drive today!

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