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Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500
When the demands of work and play require muscle, you need a pickup truck that can keep up. With the 2020 Ford F-150 and 2020 Ram 1500 on the scene, you’re flush with excellent options. Which pickup can answer the call of your toughest tasks?
From Salisbury to Mooresville, North Carolina, we want to help you answer that question. Lexington and Kannapolis shoppers can read this comparison and reach out to us at Cloninger Ford to learn more!
Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Specs
There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to engines in the 2020 F-150 and Ram 1500. While the Ford truck has six engines to choose from, you’ll find four available engines in the Ram pickup.
Both offer V6, V8, and diesel engines, so you can make your truck as powerful or efficient as you need. If you want the most power from your pickup, though, the F-150 stands out with a High-Output EcoBoost® V6. With 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque on tap, you can perform on the roads and trails.
By contrast, the Ram 1500 tops out with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque from its V8 engine. You can expect vigorous driving, though it still falls short of the competition from Ford.
Ford vs Ram: Towing Capacity
Whether you’re headed to the mountains with a loaded trailer or driving out to the North Carolina coast with a boat in tow, these trucks have you covered. The Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 are towing machines!
With the Ram 1500, you can tow up to 12,750 pounds when properly equipped. Choose the Ford F-150, and you can tow up to 13,200 pounds—a slight improvement over the Ram.
When you want to put that truck bed to use, the Ford F-150 clearly wins the day. With a max payload of 3,270 pounds, you can load up all the tools and materials you need for your next project! The Ram 1500 tops out with a respectable 2,300-pound max payload.
Full-Size Truck Safety Features
No matter what project you’re tackling, safety should be a priority. The 2020 F-150 and Ram 1500 make it so with advanced driver-assistance suites. With Ford Co-Pilot360™ and its Ram counterpart, you’ll get:
- Lane-Keeping System
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear View Camera
The Ford truck’s commitment to safety extends to towing, too. With available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, you can back up and change lanes with a trailer in tow easily. Unfortunately, the Ram 1500 lacks a similar feature.
Is the Ford F-150 or Ram 1500 a Better Buy?
We want to help Salisbury and Lexington shoppers learn everything they need to choose their next new pickup truck. The 2020 Ford F-150 and 2020 Ram 1500 are standout options in the segment.
However, the F-150 really rises above with that towing and hauling muscle. Mooresville and Kannapolis, NC, shoppers can check it out for themselves here at our showroom.
Book your test drive at Cloninger Ford today and get behind the wheel!
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