Find robust towing capabilities with the 2024 Ram 1500 and 2024 Ford F-150® pickup trucks. You’ve most likely heard of their incredible features and options, but which is right for you? The experts here at Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram near Mt. Pleasant, MI, have put together this 2024 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 comparison for you to see what each has to offer.
If you’ve decided the Ram 1500 is your favored choice, find it here in our Alma, MI, dealership’s inventory. Be sure to see what finance and lease offers we have available. Should you need any assistance, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (989) 681-3900.
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2024 Ram 1500
The 2024 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 have bold, commanding exterior designs supplemented by helpful features. Illuminate your path ahead with LED fog lamps and reflector headlamps on either model, while available all-terrain tires open up new locations. Both pickup trucks have various 17-, 18-, or 20-inch wheel options available. Other available Ram 1500 exterior features include:
2024 Ram 1500
2024 Ram 1500
Enjoy premium interior amenities inside the 2024 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. The Ram 1500 can have vinyl, cloth, leather, or premium leather upholstery, and the Ford F-150 chooses between cloth, sport cloth, and leather seat upholstery. Both pickup trucks can have heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. You’ll find the Uconnect® 3 or Uconnect 5 NAV infotainment system in the Ram 1500 and the SYNC® 4 infotainment system in the Ford F-150, and both have an available 12-inch touchscreen. Interior features uniquely available to the Ram 1500 include:
Power your towing with the strong engines of the 2024 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. You can find V6 and V8 engines, automatic transmissions, and 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains on both pickup trucks. Both also have high-performance engines available with massive horsepower outputs, though the F-150 uniquely has a four-cylinder and a hybrid engine. The Ram 1500 has a maximum power output of 702 horsepower with the Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine, and can tow up to 12,750 pounds with the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, compared to the 720 horsepower provided by the F-150 5.2L supercharged V8 engine, and 13,500 pounds of towing with the 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine. View engine specifications in the following tables.
Ram 1500
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 HP | 395 HP | 702 HP |
| Torque | 273 lb.-ft. | 410 lb.-ft. | 650 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 26 | 18 / 23 | 10 / 14 |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 7,730 lbs. | 12,750 lbs. | 8,100 lbs. |
| Max. Payload Capacity | 2,320 lbs. | 2,300 lbs. | 1,360 lbs. |
Ford F-150
| Engine | 2.7L EcoBoost I4 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 5.0L V8 | 3.5L PowerBoost™ V6 hybrid | High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 5.2L supercharged V8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 HP | 400 HP | 400 HP | 430 HP | 450 HP | 720 HP |
| Torque | 400 lb.-ft. | 500 lb.-ft. | 410 lb.-ft. | 570 lb.-ft. | 510 lb.-ft. | 640 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 19 / 25 | 17 / 25 | 16 / 24 | 22 / 24 | 16 / 24 | 10 / 15 |
| Max. Towing | 8,400 lbs. | 13,500 lbs. | 12,900 lbs. | 11,200 lbs. | 8,200 lbs. | 8,700 lbs. |
| Max. Payload | 1,785 lbs. | 2,445 lbs. | 2,215 lbs. | 1,735 lbs. | 1,410 lbs. | 1,410 lbs. |
The 2024 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 have a selection of cab and bed options to meet your passenger and storage needs. The quad and crew cabs of the Ram 1500 can seat five or six people, while the F-150 offers three- to six-passenger seating with a regular, SuperCab, or SuperCrew cab. Both pickup trucks offer similar room, with the Ram 1500 crew cab offering impressive space for rear occupants. View cab and bed availability and specifications in the following tables.
Ram 1500
| Cab Option | Quad | Crew | |
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| Passenger Capacity | Six | Five | |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 40.9 / 35.6 in. | 40.9 / 45.2 in. | |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40.9 / 39.2 in. | 40.9 / 39.8 in. | |
| Bed Options | 6-ft. 4-in. | 5-ft. 7-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. |
| Bed Cargo Volume | 61.5 cu.-ft. | 53.9 cu.-ft. | 61.5 cu.-ft. |
Ford F-150
| Cab | Regular | SuperCab | SuperCrew | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | Three | Five or six | Five or six | ||
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 43.9 in. / N/A | 43.9 / 33.5 in. | 43.9 / 43.6 in. | ||
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40.8 in. / N/A | 40.8 / 40.3 in. | 40.8 / 40.4 in. | ||
| Bed Options | 6.5 ft. | 8 ft. | 6.5 ft. | 5.5 ft. | 6.5 ft. |
| Bed Cargo Volume | 62.3 cu.-ft. | 77.4 cu.-ft. | 62.3 cu.-ft. | 52.8 cu.-ft. | 62.3 cu.-ft. |
Boost your confidence on every drive and towing excursion with the safety features of the 2024 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. Both share access to a collection of important features, including a rearview camera, emergency braking, collision avoidance, and blind spot monitoring. To help navigate traffic, the pickup trucks have available lane-keeping systems and adaptive cruise control, and for trailering, both can have trailer backup assistance. The Ram 1500 has several unique features available, including a surround view camera system, trailer sway damping, and hill start assist, all to help your pickup truck adapt to your towing needs.
Powerful, practical, and luxurious — just several key elements you can expect from the 2022 Ram 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Which powerhouse has the features and capabilities you need? Our team at Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram near Mt. Pleasant, MI, has put these two trucks head-to-head in this 2022 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 comparison.
For the purpose of this guide, we compare the 2022 Ram 1500 crew cab lineup, starting at $39,200 MSRP, and the 2022 Ford F-150 SuperCrew® lineup, starting at $38,920 MSRP.
Explore our 2022 Ram 1500 inventory to find your desired pickup truck, then check our available finance and lease offers for opportunities to save. If you have questions, our team is happy to assist when you contact us online or by phone at (989) 303-7892.
Brawn and beauty combine in the 2022 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. Their stout exteriors are complemented by sleek elements such as available LED daytime running lights and dual exhaust tips. Both trucks are also available with power-deployable side steps, a power-sliding rear window, LED fog lights, and chrome accents.
On the Ram 1500, heated outside mirrors as well as 18- or 20-inch wheels are standard across the lineup, while these features can be had on premium trim levels of the F-150. Additional exterior features available on the Ram 1500 include:
The 2022 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 provide comfortable cabins so you can relax when life keeps you on the move. Ambient interior lighting — multicolor on the Ram 1500 and single-color on the Ford F-150 — is available so you can set the tone of your interior to match or elevate your mood. Reclining rear outboard seats are available on the Ram 1500 and unavailable for the F-150.
Enjoying your favorite music and news is easy on both trucks. The Ram 1500 offers a 5-, 8.4-, or 12-inch infotainment display with a six-, nine-, or 19-speaker audio system. The F-150 provides an 8- or 12-inch infotainment display with a six-, eight-, or 18-speaker audio system.
Shared available interior and tech features include:
When you need a workhorse that delivers excellent performance and towing capabilities, the 2022 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 provide various powertrain options. The Ram 1500 offers a turbo diesel engine as well as up to 23 city and 33 highway MPG, while the F-150 provides a hybrid engine and up to 25 city and 25 highway MPG. See the available engines for each model in the following table.
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2022 Ram 1500 Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Towing Capacity |
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Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 |
702 HP |
650 lb.-ft. |
8,100 lbs. |
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5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque |
395 HP |
410 lb.-ft. |
12,750 lbs. |
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5.7L HEMI V8 |
395 HP |
410 lb.-ft. |
11,610 lbs. |
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3.6L Pentastar® V6 |
305 HP |
269 lb.-ft. |
7,730 lbs. |
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3.0L EcoDiesel turbo V6 |
260 HP |
480 lb.-ft. |
12,560 lbs. |
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2022 Ford F-150 Engines |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Towing Capacity |
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High-Output 3.5L Ecoboost® V6 |
450 HP |
510 lb.-ft. |
8,200 lbs. |
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3.5L PowerBoost™ full hybrid V6 |
430 HP |
570 lb.-ft. |
12,700 lbs. |
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3.5L EcoBoost V6 |
400 HP |
500 lb.-ft. |
14,000 lbs. |
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
400 HP |
410 lb.-ft. |
13,000 lbs. |
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2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
325 HP |
400 lb.-ft. |
10,100 lbs. |
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3.3L Ti-VCT V6 |
290 HP |
265 lb.-ft. |
8,200 lbs. |
There’s plenty of room for your gear and crew in the 2022 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. On select Ram 1500 trims, a larger quad cab is available, while the F-150 offers smaller super and regular cabs. View the available cargo space of each model.
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Wherever your days take you, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with advanced safety and driver assist features on the 2022 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. On the Ram 1500, standard and available safety features include: