Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150
In Mt Airy, Woodbine, and Frederick, MD, drivers are always on the lookout for their next new pickup truck.
Two of the most popular models on the market are the 2022 Ram 1500 and the 2021 Ford F-150, but how do you know which one is a better fit for your lifestyle? Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) created this Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 to help you decide.
Keep reading, then reach out to schedule a test drive of your favorite!
Engine Performance and Efficiency
The Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 are both well-suited to all your towing, payload, and worksite needs.
However, when it comes to diesel engine capabilities, the Ram 1500 may be the way to go. Its 3.0L V6 diesel engine boasts a Best-In-Class diesel towing capacity of 12,560 pounds. The F-150 also offers a 3.0L V6 diesel engine, but its towing capacity maxes out at 12,100 pounds, so you may have to leave some of your gear behind.
Diesel engines are popular with pickup truck drivers because they are more efficient than gasoline-powered engines. How does this efficiency translate into MPG ratings for the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150? Take a look:
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EPA-Estimated MPG Rating |
Maximum Diesel Towing |
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Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Diesel Engine |
22 city/32 highway |
12,560 pounds |
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Ford 3.0L Diesel |
20 city/27 highway |
12,100 pounds |
With a better fuel economy, you can go farther without stopping to fill up in the Ram. Drivers in the Ram get less diesel fuel efficiency and a lower maximum diesel towing capacity, so they can’t carry as much or go as far.
Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150: Safety
Keeping safe on the road is a top priority, especially when you’ve got heavy loads to tow. Luckily, both pickups offer safety-boosting trailering features, such as:
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear-Cross Path and Trailer Detection
- 360-degree Trailer Surround View
The Ram 1500 takes safety a step further with its convenient, hands-free features. One is the Heads-Up Display. This feature projects key driving information, like your next upcoming turn, right in your line of site onto the windshield. Drivers in the Ram can keep their eyes on the road when they’re relying on a map; Ford drivers will have to look away from the road.
Another helpful safety feature found only in the Ram is the Digital Rearview Mirror. Using a rear-facing camera on the exterior of the vehicle, this turns your rearview mirror into a display of what’s behind you–making a safe driving habit even safer. Drivers in the Ford still have a rearview mirror, of course, but without this special capability, drivers are limited in their field of vision.
Interior Technology of the Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150
Regardless of which pickup you drive, you’ll be treated to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, all navigable from an available 12-inch center touchscreen.
The Ram 1500 offers an available concert-quality, 19-speaker Harmon Kardon® surround-sound system to make your music and podcasts more exciting than ever. The Ford F-150, unfortunately, falls a little short with a speaker system that maxes out at 18 speakers.
Prefer peace and quiet? The 1500 is still the way to go. It’s constructed with frame-mounted mass modules and is available with an interior active noise cancellation system, so you can tune out the highway.
If you’ve got to drive home with a headache, though, the Ford F-150 isn’t going to give you the quiet you need.
Test Drive a Ram 1500 Today!
Picking your next pickup is serious business. With its great efficiency, added safety features, and plentiful luxury features, the Ram 1500 is ready for anything you are.
Of course, the best way to learn more about how this pickup can fit into your busy life is with a test drive. Drivers in the Mt Airy, Woodbine, and Frederick, Maryland, areas, can take it for a test drive. Schedule a test drive with Century CDJR today!
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