Collierville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Those looking for a capable truck know that there are a lot of options on the market. Luckily, the team at Collierville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) is here to help make the decision process a bit easier.
How? By providing a detailed look at two of the industry’s most well-known trucks: The 2021 Ram 1500 and the Ford F-150. How do these two powerful pickups compare? Which one is better suited for life around Collierville, Memphis, and Germantown? Continue reading this Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 comparison to find out.
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Trucks have long been known for their immense power; of course, no two trucks are the same. This can be seen when taking a look under the hood of both the Ram 1500 and the Ford F-150. Take a look at the chart below to see which offers more power:
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Ram 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
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| Standard Engine | 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque | 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 |
| Horsepower | 305 horsepower | 290 horsepower |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft |
| Transmission | TorqueFlite® 8-Speed Automatic | Electronic 10-Speed |
As you can see, the Ram 1500 clearly outshines the Ford F-150 in almost every category, from its engine down to the transmission. Speaking of transmissions, the one inside the Ram comes with TorqueFlite®, a Ram-exclusive feature that provides optimized shift changes for maximum performance, drivability, and efficiency.
What goes hand-in-hand with engine power? Towing, of course! Whether you’re planning a fishing trip or a weekend camping excursion, you have toys to haul.
Haul them, you will with the Ram 1500. Its standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine provides a towing capacity of 7,740 pounds when properly equipped. This is quite a step up from the 5,000 pounds of towing capability brought by the F-150’s standard 3.3L V6 engine.
You’ll also find that folks at Ram have implemented an array of smart towing features to keep you safe on the roads. These include:
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)—ERM calculates the potential for wheel lift during tight turns and can automatically reduce engine power and apply the brakes to keep your truck centered while towing.
Power-Fold Tow Mirrors—These available mirrors are offered with the optional 360° Surround View Camera. Here, five cameras provide a complete picture of your vehicle’s surroundings. This is especially helpful when aligning your truck with your trailer.
While the F-150 does offer similar safety measures, they’re not as impressive when thinking back to Ford’s lighter standard towing capacity.
One of the top selling points for any truck is its ability to seamlessly transition from work to play. This is thanks in part to a wide range of convenience features, as well as tons of space to store all of your stuff.
Your gear, tools, and other equipment will have no problem fitting inside of Ram’s spacious truck bed, which features some impressive specs, such as an optional RamBox® Cargo Management System and available 2-door Multifunction Tailgate. The Ford F-150 offers similar cargo upgrades as well.
The optional reconfigurable center console is where Ram truly shines. This space features Type-C USB high-speed charging ports, capable of powering up to five phones, as well as room for a 15-inch laptop and a bin for hanging file folders. Ford’s optional flow-through center console also offers room to store your laptop, as well as available charging ports.
Alright, you know both the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 offer plenty of space for all of your stuff, but what about your crew? Will they be sitting comfortably inside your truck?
Yes, yes, they will. If you go with the Ram 1500, that is. This truck doesn’t skimp out when it comes to passenger accommodations. Upfront, for example, 63.4 inches of hip room awaits captains and their co-pilots. This measurement is grander than the F-150’s 62.5 inches of front hip room.
The specs get even better in the 1500s second row, with 35.6 inches of legroom and 63.4 inches of hip room. Again, this is larger than the Ford F-150, which only provides 33.5 inches of rear legroom and 62.6 inches of rear hip room.
Although—as you can see—the Ram 1500 is slightly roomier, both Ram and Ford do share some seating similarities. Both vehicles can be equipped with heated front seats, as well as leather seating surfaces throughout the two rows.
It’s time to talk tech. Both Ram and Ford come with a lot of it, but which offers more? Let’s dig in!
Beginning with the infotainment system, you’ll notice that the Ram 1500 offers an available Uconnect® 12.0 NAV on an astonishing 12-inch touchscreen display, complete with split-screen capability. The F-150 also provides optional navigation and a Split-View Display, on an available 12-inch touchscreen display.
Both of these infotainment displays can be equipped with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ for seamless smartphone integration. These programs make it easy to send and receive text messages, listen to your favorite playlists, and much more.
Speaking of playlists, your top tracks will sound better than ever through the Ram 1500’s available Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System, featuring 19 speakers and 900 watts of power. You can also opt for genuine stainless-steel speaker grills for that premium look. Pretty sweet, huh?
Folks driving the Ford F-150 can upgrade to the optional B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen. However, they’ll have to settle for just 18 speakers.
Now that you’ve read our comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150, it’s time to pick your favorite. If, like us, you’ve fallen in love with the engine power, technology, and space of the Ram 1500, we suggest you stop by for a closer look.
Come see us here at Collierville CDJR to take a test drive around Collierville, Memphis, and Germantown today.
Or contact us today online. We look forward to assisting you!
