Which is the most reliable full-size truck: Ford F-150 or Ram 1500? Which will help you tackle your workday like the strong, capable professional that you are? Is one of these pickups better for outdoor adventure? Our comparison guide answers these questions and more!
Key Takeaways
- Looking for supercharged speed? The F-150 has what you need!
- As usual, the F-150’s best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities will help you get through a tough workday.
- For a full-size truck, the Ram 1500 is unusually comfortable!
- Ford has thought of everything with its innovative tech features, helping you back a trailer in the right direction or charge power tools on the go.
Whether you’re after an engine that will help you tow best-in-class loads or travel off-road at high speeds, the F-150 is the best option! Its workhorse engine options include the iconic 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and 5.0-liter Coyote V8. For supercharged speed, check out the Raptor R’s exclusive 700-horsepower V8 engine!
2025 Ford F-150 Powertrain Options
- Turbocharged 2.7L V6 (325 horsepower, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific turbo 3.5L V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-specific supercharged 5.2L V8 (700 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- PowerBoost hybrid powertrain (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional 4x4 (XL, STX, XLT)
- 4x4 (Tremor and up)
When it comes to muscle, though, the 2025 Ram 1500 is another excellent contender. It may not have as many engine options as the F-150 (or as high an output as the F-150’s supercharged V8), but this full-size truck delivers plenty of muscle with its high-output Hurricane engine!
2025 Ram 1500 Powertrain Options
- 3.6L V6 (305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft)
- 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine (420 hp, 469 lb-ft)
- High-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine (540 hp, 521 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Max Towing & Hauling: 2025 Ford F-150
As usual, the new Ford F-150 delivers best-in-class capabilities. If you’ve got major weight to tow or simply want to make fewer trips hauling pay dirt, it’s the right full-size truck for you. Depending on body configuration, powertrain, and equipment, the new F-150 can tow max loads of 13,500 pounds or haul up to 2,440 pounds.
Then again, the fifth-generation Ram 1500 has made major strides in terms of towing and hauling capabilities. Properly equipped, the latest version of this truck can tow up to 11,580 pounds or haul up to 2,300 pounds. Compared to older Ram 1500 models, this new one is a much tougher competitor. But, depending on the driver, its capabilities still might not be enough.
Rich Interior Comfort: 2025 Ram 1500
With its unique (for the segment, anyway) coil-spring rear suspension setup, the Ram 1500 has always been the segment’s smoothest operator. And air suspension is also available for an even silkier ride! Like its predecessors, this new truck also delivers a high-quality interior, with impressive cabin materials and a solid fit-and-finish. Then there’s the 2025 Ram 1500’s new trim model, the Tungsten, a truck that shows you just how luxurious a truck can get!
The 2025 Ford F-150’s traditional leaf-spring suspension helps it move best-in-class weight, forgoing Ram-like smoothness for capability. That’s not to say the F-150 is uncomfortable, though — it does a pretty good job of keeping bumpy roads from intruding on your comfort. Plus, Ford’s full-size truck delivers plenty of luxuries, with its own high-end trim models (the King Ranch and Platinum) and available upgrades (including a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system).
Workday Technology: 2025 Ford F-150
In addition to its outstanding power and performance, the F-150 leads the segment when it comes to technology. This full-size truck solves problems that other models don’t even consider. For instance, its Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch technology will estimate payloads and trailer tongue loads.
The Pro Power Onboard generator charges your power tools from anywhere, whether your truck is moving or stationary. The Pro Trailer Backup Assist system helps you guide a trailer in the desired direction. And you can use the available Tailgate Work Surface or Interior Work Surface to set your office up on the go!
For 2025, Ram finally debuts its hands-free driving system, Hands-Free Active Driving Assist. (Of course, the F-150 debuted its hands-free BlueCruise system years ago!) However, the Ram 1500 can’t compete with the F-150’s wide range of tech innovations, lacking comparable options to charge your power tools or back a trailer in the right direction.
Your New Full-Size Truck
When you’re shopping for your next truck in Fayetteville, NC, we have the best option for you: the 2025 Ford F-150. With its superior performance, off-roading capabilities, and exclusive tech features, it’s no wonder that this light-duty truck has been the bestselling vehicle in America for decades on end. Call or text us today to schedule a test-drive!