The New Ram 1500 vs The New Ford F-150

If you’re interested in a powerful truck, the new 2021 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 should surely be on your radar. These are great options for a powerful piece of equipment that will offer a smooth ride and feature-packed driving experience. 

While the F-150 has long enjoyed a place of prestige in its class, the Ram 1500 has rolled out an abundance of new features that make it one of the must-see options in the 2021 lineup. You’ll find some intriguing new options in the Ram, and even a sneaky Easter egg within the Ram 1500 TRX, that will have you coveting this slick design. Get to know both options better so you can select the right truck for your needs.

Under the Hood

Pop the hood to see what kind of driving experience you’ll get with these trucks.

The 2021 Ford F-150 offers up six engine options including:

• 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V-6 with 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque.
• 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
• 5.0-liter TI-VCT V-8 with 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 with 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.0-liter Power Stroke Turbo Diesel with 250 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V-6 with 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque.

The 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 has five powerful engines in its lineup. Here you can choose from:

• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with eTorque with 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 with 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque.
• 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V-8 with 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.*

*Only available in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX.

Overall, you see more power in the Ram selection. The Ram 1500’s HEMI V-8 engines outperform the V-6 engines available in the F-150 lineup. The EcoDiesel V-6 available for the Ram 1500 offers slightly more horsepower and torque than the F-150’s Power Stroke Turbo Diesel as well. 

When it comes to the most awe-inspiring engine in the lineup, you can’t miss the 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V-8 in the Ram 1500 TRX (pronounced T. Rex internally). The engine can charge from 0 to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds and supports a top speed of 118 MPH. This powerhouse engine was designed specifically to show up the Ford F-150 Raptor. If you have any doubt, peek under the hood and you’ll find a little Easter egg. There’s an image of a T. Rex with a raptor in its mouth stamped on the airbox cover.

Towing

Both the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 are designed for powerful towing. Not only do they offer impressive towing capabilities, but they’re also packed with additional features that make it easier and safer to tow.

On the Ford F-150, you’ll have options like:

• Blind Spot Monitoring System (BLIS) with Trailer Coverage.
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
• Trailer Sway Control.
• Hill Start Assist.
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.

The Ram 1500 provides features such as:

• Electronic Stability Control.
• Trailer Sway Control.
• Electronic Roll Mitigation.
• Hill Start Assist.
• Power-Fold Tow Mirrors.
• 360-degree Surround View Camera with five cameras and available trailer wiring for two more cameras.
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection powered by dual wide-band radar sensors.
• Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring for up to four trailers with up to 12 tires per trailer.
• Trailer Light Check.

Technology

Both trucks in this comparison provide outstanding technology features that are clearly designed for professionals who need to get the job done from their trucks. In the Ford F-150, you’ll find an available 12-inch touch screen that offers SYNC 4 technology and cloud-based connectivity. You’ll have a digital owner’s manual included right in the system so you don’t have to pull a paper booklet out of your glove box to diagnose problems anymore.

In the Ram 1500, you’ll find a 12-inch touch screen that keeps pace with the F-150’s. However, this isn’t the only place you’ll see handy information popping up. The Ram 1500 also has a head-up display that shows key information on the windshield and an LCD monitor on the available Digital Rearview Mirror that shows video from the rear-facing camera. The Ram 1500 uses Uconnect 12.0 with Navigation so you can access features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Comfort

These trucks work hard at everything they do, and that includes keeping you comfortable. Slip inside and you’ll find a wealth of available options that will cater to your needs. The Ford F-150 has multicontoured Active Motion bucket seats with leather surfaces. These are designed to reduce fatigue and increase blood flow to the back and legs so you can comfortably manage long distances.

Inside the Ram 1500, every passenger is catered to with reclining seats in both the front and back. Passengers in the back enjoy best-in-class legroom with 45.1 inches of space. Up front, the driver and passenger seats are heated and ventilated. The driver seat has power four-way adjustable lumbar support and eight-way directional seat control so you can customize your comfort.

Safety

As you’d expect, these automakers don’t skimp on safety in either truck. In the Ford F-150, you’ll enjoy features like:

• AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.
• Curve control.
• Four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
• Ignition disable device that prevents the vehicle from starting if the original key isn’t used.

The Ram 1500 puts more emphasis on highlighting its safety features, which include several technology-based options. In this vehicle you can get:

• Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking.
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist.
• Pedestrian Emergency Braking.
• Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist.
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection.
• 14.9-inch standard brakes for effective and powerful stopping.

If you’re ready to slide behind the wheel and take the Ram 1500 for a test drive to really experience what this truck is about, just come in to Oxmoor Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. We’ll give you a full tour of this impressive vehicle.