
A Dynamic Truck Comparison Starring the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500
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Discover Which Full-Size Pickup We Recommend in Coldwater, MI
When you think of dominant full-size pickup trucks that quickly became industry fixtures, it's likely that both the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 come to mind. And here at Cole Ford, we're devoted to helping you distinguish these market favorites to confidently decide on which dynamic option is ultimately right for you.
Compare performance, capability, design, features, technology and more below to arrive at your own conclusion.
2019 Ford F-150 vs. 2019 Ram 1500
Head-to-Head Performance
The 2019 Ford F-150 bests Ram 1500 competition in the following performance and capability categories:
2019 Ford F-150 | 2019 Ram 1500 | |
Standard Fuel Economy | 20 mpg city | 17 mpg city |
Max Towing | best-in-class 12,300 pounds | 12,750 pounds |
Max Payload | best-in-class 3,270 pounds | 2,300 pounds |


Head-to-Head Design
The 2019 Ford F-150 proves both more durable and dependable for rugged jobs. With the only high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body in its class, this new Ford F-Series truck is built to withstand strenuous challenges from heavy payloads and equipment. With utility features such as class-exclusive deployable box steps not offered on the Ram 1500, it even makes the busy moments of a given work day feel more convenient.
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Head-to-Head Features
This new full-size Ford pickup truck comes equipped with amenities that aren't offered anywhere within the Ram truck's trim roster. Examples of these distinguished intelligent settings and infotainment systems include Ford + Alexa, SYNC® 3 AppLink® with Waze, a class-exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ system and class-exclusive FOX live valve monotube shocks on the F-150 Raptor.
Take F-150 Comparison Research on the Move
For additional perspective on the new Ford F-150, a vehicle we confidently recommend over Ram 1500 competition, pay our Ford dealership a visit here in Coldwater and schedule a test drive online today!