2021 Ford F-150 vs 2020 RAM 2500
Overview | |
MSRP$33,895 | MSRP$29,290 |
Average price$51,593 | Average price$45,416 |
Listings81 | Listings718 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 RAM 2500 Reviews SummaryHeavy-duty pickup trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 3,500 kilos and knowing there's more than double that in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. Full-size trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. | |
2021 Ford F-150 Reviews SummaryThe Ford F-Series pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for decades and in Canada for the past 11 years, so a lot is at stake with any redesign. The 2021 Ford F-150 plays it safe, with changes that are smaller in scope than the truck’s previous redesign (for the 2015 model year), but nonetheless significant. This latest redesign brought an updated version of the previous-generation truck’s bold styling, a revamped interior with more convenience features, and the new Sync 4 infotainment system, as well as an available PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. This is the first time Ford has offered an F-150 hybrid, and the PowerBoost is currently the only full-hybrid powertrain available in a full-size pickup truck. The F-150’s traditional rivals are the Chevrolet Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500 twins and Ram 1500, along with the slower-selling Toyota Tundra and recently discontinued Nissan Titan. Ford offers a staggering array of options, including six trim levels (XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited), three cab configurations, three bed sizes, six powertrains, and the choice of rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). Our test vehicle was an F-150 King Ranch with the SuperCrew cab, 4WD, and the PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.3L 290 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 | Engine Name3.3L 290 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length78.9 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space8.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight5988 lbs | Curb Weight4025 lbs |
Height78.0 in | Height75.6 in |
Length232.0 in | Length209.1 in |
Width83.5 in | Width95.7 in |
Wheelbase140.0 in | Wheelbase122.8 in |
Maximum Payload4010 lbs | Maximum Payload1985 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity19680 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity9100 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity15040 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,895 | $29,290 |
Average price | $51,593 | $45,416 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Heavy-duty pickup trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 3,500 kilos and knowing there's more than double that in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. Full-size trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. | The Ford F-Series pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for decades and in Canada for the past 11 years, so a lot is at stake with any redesign. The 2021 Ford F-150 plays it safe, with changes that are smaller in scope than the truck’s previous redesign (for the 2015 model year), but nonetheless significant. This latest redesign brought an updated version of the previous-generation truck’s bold styling, a revamped interior with more convenience features, and the new Sync 4 infotainment system, as well as an available PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. This is the first time Ford has offered an F-150 hybrid, and the PowerBoost is currently the only full-hybrid powertrain available in a full-size pickup truck. The F-150’s traditional rivals are the Chevrolet Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500 twins and Ram 1500, along with the slower-selling Toyota Tundra and recently discontinued Nissan Titan. Ford offers a staggering array of options, including six trim levels (XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited), three cab configurations, three bed sizes, six powertrains, and the choice of rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). Our test vehicle was an F-150 King Ranch with the SuperCrew cab, 4WD, and the PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 290 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.4L 410 hp V8 | 3.3L 290 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 78.9 in |
Cargo Space | 8.8 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 5988 lbs | 4025 lbs |
Height | 78.0 in | 75.6 in |
Length | 232.0 in | 209.1 in |
Width | 83.5 in | 95.7 in |
Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 122.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 4010 lbs | 1985 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 19680 lbs | 9100 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 15040 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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