2024 Ford F-150 vs. 2025 RAM 1500 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford F-150

2024 Ford
F-150

MSRP*: $37,065 to $78,540
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Picture of the 2025 RAM 1500

2025 RAM
1500

MSRP*: $40,275 to $87,075
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG 15 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 26 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 3 - 6 seats 5 - 6 seats
Cargo Space 52.8 - 77.4 ft3 40.6 - 61.5 ft3
Engine
  • 325-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 430-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 305-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 420-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 540-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 325 - 450 hp 305 - 540 hp
Towing Capacity 7,400 - 10,800 lbs 6,370 - 11,140 lbs
Exterior Length 209.1 - 243.5 in 228.9 - 241.8 in
Exterior Width 79.8 - 79.9 in 82.1 - 88.0 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 33.5 - 43.6 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 35.6 - 45.2 in
Head Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 40.3 - 40.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.2 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab may find themselves a little more squished in the Ford F-150 than the RAM 1500. The Ford F-150 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the RAM 1500.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford F-150 as you will with the RAM 1500, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford F-150 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the RAM 1500.

Dimensions
Since the Ford F-150 is much slimmer than the RAM 1500, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Ford F-150 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the RAM 1500.

Handling
The Ford F-150 has a larger turning radius than the RAM 1500, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Ford F-150, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the RAM 1500, due to its slightly better towing capacity. The Ford F-150 has a little less horsepower than the RAM 1500.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford F-150 doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the RAM 1500.

Utility
The Ford F-150 offers a little more seating capacity than the RAM 1500, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of lumber or gardening supplies into the bed of the Ford F-150 as you will with the RAM 1500.