Ford F-150 Lightning vs Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 3500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro Fleet | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,780 | $49,340 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $66,702 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $72,663 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $81,233 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 68 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 240 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 98 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 11.9 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 32 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 452 hp (best) | 405 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft (best) | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | — | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 14.1 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs | 15,490 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,235 lbs | 4,969 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 6,071 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in (best) | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.5 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 232.7 in (best) | 232 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 78.3 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford F-150 Lightning | Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro Fleet $49,780 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $49,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $63,345 MSRP | Tradesman $52,960 MSRP |
| 3 | Flash $67,995 MSRP | Tradesman $53,160 MSRP |
| 4 | Flash $69,995 MSRP | Tradesman $52,270 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $76,995 MSRP | Tradesman $55,890 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $84,995 MSRP | Tradesman $56,090 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Big Horn $53,090 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Big Horn $56,710 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Big Horn $56,910 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Big Horn $56,020 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Big Horn $59,640 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Big Horn $59,840 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Lone Star $53,090 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Lone Star $56,710 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Lone Star $56,910 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Lone Star $56,020 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Lone Star $59,640 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Lone Star $59,840 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Laramie $64,795 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Laramie $64,995 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Laramie $67,725 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Laramie $67,925 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Laramie $81,735 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Limited $77,095 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Limited $79,735 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Limited $80,025 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Limited $94,035 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Longhorn $76,805 MSRP |
| 30 | — | Longhorn $77,095 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Longhorn $79,735 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Longhorn $80,025 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Longhorn $94,035 MSRP |
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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2027 Ram 3500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 3500 starts lower at $49,340. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $66,702.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,340).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (320).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on horsepower in this comparison (580).
- Which has better seats: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,080).