Introduction
The Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 pickup trucks are two of the most recognizable vehicles on the road. One has fourteen generations of manufacturing history spanning seventy-seven years, and the other has over four decades and five generations of manufacturing success across two brands.
In this head-to-head comparison of the full-size pickup truck warriors of the road, we compare performance, power, and features to show you the benefits of buying a Ford full-size pickup truck.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ford F-150 models were refreshed, upgraded, and improved, which carried over for the 2025 Ford F-150 model lineup.
- The Ford F-150 has more available engine options with a best-in-class towing capacity of up to 13,500 pounds.
- Safety features, towing technology, a large touchscreen and digital dashboard, a comfortable interior, and the available Pro are why the Ford F-150 is a best-selling truck and Top Safety Pick.
What are the differences between the 2025 Ford F-150 and 2025 Ram 1500 trucks?
When shopping for a full-size pickup truck, you look at power, performance, and features to enhance your driving experience. And while both the F-150 and 1500 have both, there are differences between the 2025 Ford F-150 and 2025 Ram 1500 to highlight.
Both full-size pickup trucks rise to the occasion when it comes to power and performance. The 2025 Ford F-150, depending on the model, has a 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 engine, a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine, a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine, a 3.5L High-Output (HO) EcoBoost V6, and a 5.2L HO Supercharged V8 engine.
The 2025 Ram 1500 Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten, and RHO models have a 3.0L Inline-6 Hurricane HO Twin Turbo engine. The 3.0L Hurricane V6 engine is standard for the Tradesman, Warlock, Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel models. The Tradesman and Big Horn trims can select a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque.
Inside the cabin, both pickup trucks have a standard 12.0 touchscreen display, but the 2025 Ram 1500 has a larger 14.0-inch infotainment screen option. If you are shopping the 2025 Ford F-150 at Alan Jay Ford, you’ll shop the available eight models, from the XL to the top-of-the-line Raptor, compared to the ten models in the 2025 Ram 1500 lineup.
Which truck has more towing capability: the 2025 Ford F-150 or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Ford F-150 has more engine options, ranging from the Full Hybrid V6 to the HO Supercharged V8. With a broader range of power and performance, the 2025 Ford F-150 models have more towing capacity, with a best-in-class 13,500-pound towing capacity.
Why buy the 2025 Ford F-150?
Buy the Ford F-150 if you want all the updates and upgrades from the 2024 model refresh, including the Pro Access Tailgate, more technology, such as Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving feature, exterior design upgrades and improvements, and a comfortable interior with room for up to six passengers.
Buy the 2025 F-150 because you need more power and performance, a best-in-class towing capacity of up to 13,500 pounds, and the ability to customize your pickup truck to match your style.
Buy the F-150 for its comfortable interior with legroom and headroom plus the available Pro Power Onboard that provides up to 4.2 kilowatts of power and turn every errand and trip to the job site the best one in an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2024 and 2025 Top Safety Pick.
Get More Power and More Capability in an F-150
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