Are you looking for a powerful truck that's prepared to get the job done? If so, then you've no doubt heard about the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500. Both trucks are known for their toughness and capability.
The team at New Holland Ford has put together this Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 comparison to help drivers from New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, Pennsylvania, determine which truck is right for them. Read through it to see how these two trucks stack up.
Technology is integral to vehicles on the road today. It helps get the job done and makes every job and drive a bit easier.
The Ram 1500 has a few tech features to help. The available 360° Surround View Camera enables you to see around your truck so you can navigate obstacles. The F-150 has its own version of this as well. Trailer reverse steering control helps back up your trailer by simply turning a knob in the truck. The F-150's version is called Pro Trailer Backup Assist™.
The Ford F-150 has a ton of tech features that lend a hand. The available onboard scales help you keep an eye on your payload so you don't exceed your truck's weight limits. To let you work at night, the F-150 also has selectable zone lighting that lets you light up the area and truck bed of your truck.
When you get a truck, you're most likely looking to haul some trailers, equipment, or recreational equipment.
The Ram 1500, when properly equipped, has a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 founds. Its payload capacity tops out at 2,300 pounds.
The F-150 offers over 1,000 pounds more towing and payload capacity. The F-150, when properly equipped, has a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds! The payload capacity is over 3,000 pounds, hitting 3,325 pounds at its maximum.
The Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500 both offer different bed and cab options, providing a variety of sizes to both trucks.
The Ram 1500 has a length from 228.9 inches to 241.8 inches, depending on which options you choose. The truck bed options for the Ram 1500 are a 5-foot-7-inch box and a 6-foot-4-inch box.
The Ford F-150's length ranges from 209.1 inches to 243.5 inches. There are three options of truck bed length for the F-150, making it the more flexible option. You can opt for the 5-foot-6-inch box, the 6-foot-6-inch box, or the 8-foot box.
The 8-foot box offers an impressive 77.4 cubic feet of cargo space inside your truck bed. The most you'll get from the Ram 1500 is 61.5 cubic feet.
While the Ram 1500 and the Ford F-150 are both formidable trucks, when you compare the exterior dimensions, towing capacity, payload capacity, and tech features, the Ford F-150 wins every time.
Drivers from New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, who want to experience the Ford F-150 for themselves can visit New Holland Ford. We'll get you behind the wheel and help you get the trim that works best for you. Contact our team and test drive the Ford F-150 today.
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