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2023 RAM 1500 vs. 2023 Ford F-150

2023 RAM 1500 vs. 2023 Ford F-150

2023 RAM 1500

vs.

2023 Ford F_150
3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque/6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8

Standard Engine/Most Powerful Engine

3.3L V6/5.2L Supercharged V8
305 hp - 702 hp

Horsepower

290 hp - 700 hp
273 lb-ft of torque - 650 lb-ft of torque

Torque

265 lb-ft of torque - 640 lb-ft of torque
19-speaker Harman Kardon®

Available Sound System

18-speaker Bang & Olufsen®
Available

In-Floor Storage

Not Available
Available

Air Suspension

Not Available

If you’re looking to give your Carlsbad commute a serious upgrade with a new pickup truck, you can’t go wrong with the legendary RAM 1500! The iconic flagship of the RAM lineup offers strong performance specs, next-generation technology, and plenty of tough capabilities on and off the road. It’s an excellent choice, but how does it compare to other popular pickup trucks like the Ford F-150? If you’re on the fence deciding between the F-150 or RAM 1500, check out the comparison guide below!

 

 

RAM 1500 vs. Ford F-150: Performance Specs

Let’s start our comparison by seeing how the RAM 1500 and Ford F-150 stack up under the hood. After all, performance power is often one of the most important things that drivers look at when considering a new pickup truck. The RAM 1500 and Ford F-150 both come with multiple powertrains to choose from, but the RAM 1500 takes the advantage in terms of power on both its entry-level and top-level engines. The RAM 1500 also offers an EcoDiesel engine that you won’t find on the Ford F-150! Check out the performance specs for both trucks below:

2023 RAM 1500

Standard Engine

  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6
  • 305 hp
  • 273 lb-ft of torque

Most Powerful Engine

  • 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8
  • 702 hp
  • 650 lb-ft of torque
  • Towing capacity: 12,750 pounds

2023 Ford F-150

Standard Engine

  • 3.3L V6
  • 290 hp
  • 265 lb-ft of torque

Most Powerful Engine

  • 5.2L Supercharged V8
  • 700 hp
  • 640 lb-ft of torque
  • Towing capacity: 14,000 pounds

RAM 1500 vs. Ford F-150: Interior Features

While performance power is key to a great pickup truck, interior comfort is no less important! Luckily, the RAM 1500 comes with a full suite of standard features and amenities designed to give you a smooth, safe, ride around Vista and beyond. You’ll find impressive features on the Ford F-150, but it lacks many of the capabilities and technology found on the RAM 1500. Here’s a brief overview:

2023 RAM 1500

  • Uconnect® 5C System with 12-Inch Touchscreen
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • New Trailer Hitch Light
  • ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera
  • LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
  • Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection
  • Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking (FWC)
  • Pedestrian Emergency Braking

2023 Ford F-150

  • 12-inch Digital Productivity Screen
  • Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Pre-Collision Braking

Find Your Next Pickup Truck at Jack Powell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

If you’re still deciding between the F-150 or RAM 1500, you may be interested in seeing how the new RAM 1500 handles on the San Marcos roads for yourself. Contact our office to set up a test drive! We’ll take care of everything and get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also contact us or head to our model research hub if you want to learn about the other vehicles in our Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM lineup!

 

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