A Battle As Old As Time: The Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500
While the war has always raged on in the province of Alberta, Ontario is now feeling the rumble between the two pickup truck titans. In one corner, the Ford F-150 has been the cornerstone in this segment for well over 50 years. In the other, the Ram 1500 received one of its biggest redesigns in history, implementing a newer aerodynamic body and a mid-hybrid drivetrain. Want to see how these two trucks stack up against one another? Take a look at the results, here at Whiteoak Ford—your Mississauga Ford dealer.
Baseline Measurements
 2019 Ford F-150 XL 4×4 |
 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4×4 |
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| MSRP | $46,399 | $49,445 |
| Engine | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 5.7L HEMI® VVT V8 |
| Fuel Efficiency City/Hwy (L/100km) | 14.7/11.2 | 16.1/10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 395 @ 5750 RPM | 395 @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 400 @ 4500 RPM | 410 @ 3950 RPM |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | 3175 | 2835 |
| Payload Capacity(kg) | 1039 | 757 |
Starting from the base model trucks for both brands, the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500 have comparable horsepower and torque specs. However, choosing the F-150 gives you better towing and payload capacities, as well as better fuel efficiency, all while being priced at just $3,000 less. If you’re looking for a base model truck that gives you great value, the F-150 is by far the best choice.
Potential That’s Anything But ‘Limited’
 2019 Ford F-150 Limited 4×4 SuperCrew Cab |
 2019 RAM 1500 Limited 4×4 Crew Cab |
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|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $83,529 | $75,845 |
| Engine | High-output 3.5L EcoBoost® Engine | 5.7L HEMI® VVT V8 |
| Fuel Efficiency City/Hwy (L/100km) | 13.8/11.2 | 16.1/10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 450 @ 5000RPM | 395 @ 5600RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 510 @ 3500RPM | 410 @ 3950RPM |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | 3175 | 3221 |
| Payload Capacity(kg) | 576 | 830 |
Conversely, if we were to compare the highest trim-level models for both the F-150 and RAM 1500, the former still takes the lead. Despite it’s higher MSRP, what you’re getting with the F-150 Limited is more than capable in all aspects. This year, the 2019 F-150 Limited comes packed with the same High-output 3.5L EcoBoost® Engine as the F-150 Raptor, giving you up to 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, all while retaining a better fuel efficiency rating than the RAM’s one-option 5.7L HEMI® VVT V8.