Ford F-Series vs Ram 1500


The key differences
The Ford F-Series is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 775 hp, 74 hp more than the Ram 1500's best.
The Ford F-Series is 110 mm (4 in) longer than the Ram 1500.
Typical kerb weights are 2,295 kg for the Ram 1500 and 1,970 kg for the Ford F-Series.
In the US, the Ford F-Series has the better EPA rating at up to 24 mpg combined, against 23 mpg for the Ram 1500.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Ford F-Series | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Pickup | Pickup |
| On sale since | 1948 | — |
| Power | 247–775 hp (184–578 kW) | 396–701 hp (295–523 kW) |
| Torque | 359–1,051 Nm | 365–919 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4–8.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 177–232 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | 5 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 14 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 12–24 mpg | 12–23 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 5,911 mm (233 in) | 5,801 mm (228 in) |
| Width | 2,029 mm (80 in) | 2,064 mm (81 in) |
| Height | 1,961 mm (77 in) | 1,969 mm (78 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,696 mm (146 in) | 3,570 mm (141 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) | 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States as Ram Pickup |