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Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford F-150

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2027 Ram 1500

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Overview

SpecFord F-150XLRam 1500Express
Selected trimXLExpress
Body styleTruck (SuperCrew)Truck (Quad Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasmild hybrid
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecFord F-150XLRam 1500Express
MSRP$43,935$42,375 (best)
Lowest listing price$38,373$0 (best)
Median listing price$38,373 (best)$54,338
Highest listing price$38,373 (best)$85,375
For sale now146 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord F-150XLRam 1500Express
Combined MPG21 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG25 MPG
Fuel tank36 gal (best)26 gal

Performance

SpecFord F-150XLRam 1500Express
Horsepower325 hp (best)305 hp
Torque400 lb-ft (best)269 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.6 L (best)
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecFord F-150XLRam 1500Express
Seating6 seats6 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity12,800 lbs (best)7,660 lbs
Payload1,685 lbs2,365 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,687 lbs (best)4,836 lbs
Ground clearance8.2 in (best)—
Wheelbase145.4 in (best)141 in
Length232 in (best)229 in
Width79.9 in82 in (best)
Height75.4 in78 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFord F-150XLRam 1500Express
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimFord F-150Ram 1500
1

XL

$43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Express

$42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$47,820 MSRP

Express

$45,125 MSRP

3

STX

$47,190 MSRP

Express

$48,265 MSRP

4

STX

$51,070 MSRP

Express

$45,775 MSRP

5

XLT

$48,055 MSRP

Express

$48,525 MSRP

6

XLT

$51,915 MSRP

Express

$51,665 MSRP

7

XLT

$54,555 MSRP

Tradesman

$42,375 MSRP

8

XL Fleet

$52,575 MSRP

Tradesman

$45,125 MSRP

9

XL Fleet

$53,570 MSRP

Tradesman

$48,265 MSRP

10

Lariat

$59,560 MSRP

Tradesman

$45,775 MSRP

11

Lariat

$63,360 MSRP

Tradesman

$48,525 MSRP

12

Lariat

$63,965 MSRP

Tradesman

$51,665 MSRP

13

Tremor

$64,915 MSRP

Big Horn

$47,630 MSRP

14

King Ranch

$65,825 MSRP

Big Horn

$50,380 MSRP

15

King Ranch

$69,625 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,520 MSRP

16

King Ranch

$69,930 MSRP

Big Horn

$51,030 MSRP

17

Platinum

$68,800 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,780 MSRP

18

Platinum

$72,600 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,920 MSRP

19

Platinum

$72,905 MSRP

Lone Star

$47,630 MSRP

20

Raptor

$79,005 MSRP

Lone Star

$50,380 MSRP

21—

Lone Star

$53,520 MSRP

22—

Lone Star

$51,030 MSRP

23—

Lone Star

$53,780 MSRP

24—

Lone Star

$56,920 MSRP

25—

Warlock

$48,525 MSRP

26—

Laramie

$61,680 MSRP

27—

Laramie

$65,080 MSRP

28—

Laramie

$65,525 MSRP

29—

Rebel

$65,645 MSRP

30—

RHO

$74,995 MSRP

31—

Limited

$76,605 MSRP

32—

Limited

$76,905 MSRP

33—

Longhorn

$76,605 MSRP

34—

Longhorn

$76,905 MSRP

35—

Tungsten

$89,000 MSRP

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