2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150

F-150 or Ram 1500: which light-duty pickup truck is the better pick for your unique needs in Cambridge? Many truck shoppers from North Branch to Isanti and beyond have asked this very same question and have decided on the Ram 1500. Why is that? Well, the Ram 1500 is more powerful, offers a larger infotainment system, and has ample towing & hauling capabilities, too. Learn more below!

Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150: Engines & Performance

The 2021 Ram 1500 offers four engine choices and the 2021 Ford F-150 offers five engine choices. Let’s take a look at the base gasoline engine, top gasoline engine, and diesel engine options for each truck for simplicity’s sake below:

Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150: Towing Capacity & Utility

Still unsure if the F-150 or Ram 1500 is a better pick where performance & practicality are concerned? The Ram 1500 offers amenities that the Ford F-150 just doesn’t, like RAMBOX® cargo management solutions and an available multifunction tailgate, which can swing open like a car door for easier loading and unloading or hinge up and down like a traditional tailgate. You also won’t be left wanting in terms of towing power:

2021 Ram 1500 Towing Specs

• 5.7 HEMI® V8 w/eTorque: 12,750 pounds
• 3.0-liter EcoDiesel® V6: 12,560 pounds

2021 Ford F-150 Towing Specs

• V8 Engine: 11,500 pounds
• V6 Engine: 14,000 pounds
• Diesel Engine: 11,500 pounds

Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150: Features

The Ram 1500 doesn’t just offer a unique tailgate or RAMBOX® storage system. It has plenty of other Ram-specific technologies and features up its sleeve, too, like Uconnect® infotainment. Namely, the Ram 1500 is available with your choice of either an 8.4-inch or 12.0-inch touchscreen. What’s more, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto are also standard in the Ram 1500. The Ford F-150 offers an 8-inch touchscreen as standard, but you have to upgrade to get Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto. Plus, these features are standard in the Ram 1500 but optional in the Ford F-150:

• Six-speaker sound system
• Remote keyless entry
• Bluetooth® and voice recognition
• USB ports for charging and audio playback
• Overhead console
• Heated side mirrors

The new Ram 1500 has even earned top safety marks, getting a Top Safety Pick+ designation–a feat which the new Ford F-150 has not yet matched, thanks in part to the below features:

• Blind-spot monitoring: Available in Ram 1500 base trim, available on higher F-150 trims
• LED brake lights: Available in Ram 1500 base trim, available on higher F-150 trims

Your Next 2021 Ram 1500 is for Sale at John Hirsch's Cambridge Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Today!

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore how the 2021 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 compare, we invite you to find your next Ram 1500 for sale near Princeton at John Hirsch's Cambridge Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram! Want to save more on your next Ram lease instead? Check out our current Ram 1500 lease deals. Otherwise, feel free to apply for financing online!

New Ram 1500 for Sale in Cambridge

*Class based on Light-Duty pickups