F-150 vs RAM 1500: which to choose? Both of these trucks are incredibly popular among buyers and have been for several year, so much so that it can sometimes be challenging to tell them apart.
Duclos Laval, your RAM dealership on the North Shore, tells you more about the features each one offers and their differences!
2024 RAM 1500 vs 2024 Ford F-150: Price and Trim Levels
These two trucks offer numerous available trims, which also come in different bed and cab configurations; here is a sneak peek of the available trim levels for the RAM 1500 and Ford F-150:
- 2024 RAM 1500
| Features | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Tradesman | $48,704 |
| Big Horn | $55,899 |
| Sport | $64,714 |
| Rebel | $66,609 |
| Laramie | $70,996 |
| Limited Longhorn | $75,519 |
| Limited | $79,494 |
| TRX | $112,765 |
- 2024 Ford F-150
| MSRP | |
|---|---|
| XL | $50,600 |
| STX | $56,905 |
| XLT | $61,540 |
| Tremor | $78,375 |
| Lariat | $81,140 |
| King Ranch | $95,185 |
| Platinum | $103,985 |
| Raptor | $109,370 |
RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150: Interior and Exterior Design
Both of these full-size trucks are easy to spot on the road given their imposing size and numerous options that allow you to customize them to your taste.
When it comes to the F-150, depending on the selected configuration and options, you will find a regular, double or SuperCrew cab, along with a 5’6”, 6’6” or 8’ foot bed; moreover, it can be equipped with 17- to 22- inch wheels and comes in 10- different body colours.
As for the 2024 RAM 1500, you will be able to choose between a Quad or Crew cab, along with a 5’7” or 6’4” bed. You will also have 18- to 22- inch wheels, automatic halogen lights, a RamBox system ‒exclusive in its category-, along with a 60/40 tailgate, among other things. You will have the choice between nine body colours, depending on the selected model.
RAM 1500 and Ford F-150: Amenities on board
If you are looking for a truck with a spacious and luxurious interior, and one that is loaded with amenities, you are sure to love both these models. Both the F-150 and the RAM 1500 are equipped with amenities like heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, pedals with power settings and memory function, a dual-panel panoramic sunroof, a sliding power rear window and climate control over 2 zones, to name just a few.
The RAM truck also offers reclining rear seats which are exclusive to this segment, along with 12- way power front seats, which is more than what the F-150 offers (8 or 10 settings, depending on the selected options). Moreover, the RAM 1500 offers the most generous amount of legroom of its category in the 2nd row.
On-Board Technologies and Safety Features
The 2024 RAM 1500 will also seduce you thanks to a long list of on-board technologies and evolved safety features, which include:
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- A 12- inch customizable colour screen, integrated into the driver cluster
- An 8.4- or 12- inch touch screen
- The Enter’n Go keyless entry and ignition system
- Wireless cellphone charging
- Navigation
- The Uconnect 5 system
- RAM Connect connected services with six-month membership
- Chrome power sidesteps
- Etc
When it comes to the Ford, the F-150 offers similar features, while replacing the Uconnect5 system with its own system (SYNC4).
The RAM 1500, just like the F-150, can also include the following safety technologies:
- Front collision alert with active braking
- A panoramic camera
- Park assist system
- Blind spot surveillance
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Trailer detection
- Rain sensing wipers
- Fog lights
- And much more.
2024 RAM 1500 vs 2024 Ford F-150: Powertrains
The powerful powertrains with which these 2 full-size trucks are equipped, allow them to offer significant towing capacities.
The RAM 1500 offers the following powertrains, depending on the selected trim level and options:
- A 3.6 L eTorque V6 with 305 horsepower/269 + 90 lb-ft.;
- A 5.7 L eTorque V8 with 395 horsepower/410 + 130 lb-ft.;
- A turbocharged 6.2 L V8 with 702 horsepower (TRX only).
As for the 2024 F-150, it offers the following options:
- A 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 with 325 horsepower/400 lb-ft.
- A 3.5 L hybrid PowerBoost V6 with 430 horsepower/570 lb-ft.
- A 5.0 L V8 with 400 horsepower/410 lb-ft.
- A 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 with 400 horsepower/500 lb-ft.
- A high-output 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 with 450 horsepower/510 lb-ft.
- A turbocharged 5.2 L V8 with 720 horsepower/640 lb-ft.
Moreover, both the F-150 and the RAM 1500 can be equipped with either a 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrain, depending on the selected model.
Ford F-150 vs RAM 1500: Towing Capacities
The 2024 RAM 1500 offers a maximum towing capacity that can reach up to 12,750 pounds if you opt for the 5.7 L V8, depending on the selected bed-cab configuration. The F-150 offers a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, if it is equipped with the 3.5 L turbo V6.
Takeaway
Both trucks represent an excellent option and offer an exceptional price-quality ratio, which explains why they are so popular among buyers. However, the prices are generally lower for the RAM 1500, making it the smarter choice.
Would you like to find out more about our 2024 RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150 comparison or book a test drive for one of our RAM models? Come and visit us at Duclos Laval Chrysler today!
