Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Express |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 | $42,375 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $9,499 | $899 (best) |
| Median listing price | $51,893 (best) | $53,267 |
| Highest listing price | $146,695 | $139,900 (best) |
| For sale now | 1,252 | 4,143 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs (best) | 7,660 lbs |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs | 2,365 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs (best) | 4,836 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 141 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 229 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 75.4 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 | Ram 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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Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ram 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 1500 starts lower at $42,375. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $9,499. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $899.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (42,375).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (540).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall).