If you are in the market for a great new pickup truck, there is a good chance that you have considered both the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500. But which one is the better choice for you? To help you make an informed decision, here is a comparison of these two popular pickup trucks.
The standard engines of the F-150 and the Ram 1500 offer very similar engine performance. The F-150 comes standard with a 3.3-liter V-6 engine that generates 290 horsepower and horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, while the Ram 1500 comes standard with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that produces 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. The F-150 and Ram 1500 both come standard with rear-wheel drive and have available all-wheel drive. The primary area where they differ when it comes to performance is their transmission. While the F-150 has a standard 10-speed transmission, the Ram 1500 has a standard eight-speed transmission. More speeds provide smoother acceleration, a notable advantage for the F-150.
The F-150 comes with eight trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch®, Platinum, Limited, Tremor®, and Raptor. The Ram 1500 has just six trim levels, giving you less flexibility when customizing your truck. The F-150 also has a lower starting price of $29,290 compared to $33,975 for the Ram 1500.
While the F-150 has a maximum available towing capacity of 14,000 pounds. That is the best towing performance in its class, and better than the Ram 1500, which has a maximum available towing capacity of 12,750 pounds.
If you think that the Ford F-150 is the ideal pickup truck for you, then you should visit Tapper Ford in Paw Paw, MI, and take one on a test drive. To schedule your test drive, contact us today.
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