2020 Ram 1500 vs. 2020 Ford F-150: Truck Comparison

2020 RAM 1500

Break out of the norm of your workday by sliding behind the wheel of the 2020 Ram 1500 or the 2020 Ford F-150. Each formidable pickup truck is loaded with amenities to make your commute easy and your workday smooth. Hugh White Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to assist you by comparing these two pickup trucks against each other. Our dealership in Athens, OH, has a new inventory with Ram 1500 models for you to choose from. Give us a call at (740) 594-3528 or contact us online if you have any questions.

Engine Options

Power and performance are key to making your workday easy. Between the 2020 Ford F-150 and the 2020 Ram 1500, you're bound to find an engine with the right performance features for you. Browse the following table and choose your favorite engine.

Truck Model

Engine Options and Specs

2020 Ram 1500

3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque

305 HP
269 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 7,730 lbs.
Max. payload: 2,300 lbs.

5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque

395 HP
410 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 12,750 lbs.
Max. payload: 1,830 lbs.

3.0L EcoDiesel V6

260 HP
480 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 12,560 lbs.
Max. payload: 2,040 lbs.

2020 Ford F-150

2.7L Turbocharged EcoBoost®

325 HP
400 lb.-ft. of torque

3.0L Power Stroke®

250 HP
440 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 11,500 lbs.
Max. payload: 1,980 lbs.

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

290 HP
265 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 7,700 lbs.
Max. payload: 1,990 lbs.

3.5L EcoBoost®

375 HP
460 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 13,200 lbs.
Max. payload: 3,230 lbs.

High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost®

450 HP
510 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 11,100 lbs.
Max. payload: 1,520 lbs.

5.0L Ti-VCT V8

395 HP
400 lb.-ft. of torque
Max. towing: 11,500 lbs.
Max. payload: 3,270 lbs.

Towing & Payload

The 2020 Ram 1500 and the 2020 Ford F-150 have impressive towing and payload capacities. In the table above, our team discusses towing and payload capacities for each available engine. For quick reference, the maximum towing capacity of the 2020 Ram 1500 is 12,750 pounds and the 2020 Ford F-150 has a maximum towing capacity of 13,200 pounds.

Trim Options

Both the 2020 Ram 1500 and the 2020 Ford F-150 leave you with a multitude of trims to choose from. There are six available with the 2020 Ram 1500 and seven available with the 2020 Ford F-150. Check out the lists below to learn more about trims and pricing for each pickup truck.

2020 Ram 1500 Trims

Tradesman

Starting at $32,145 MSRP

Big Horn

Starting at $36,440 MSRP

Laramie

Starting at $40,540 MSRP

Rebel

Starting at $44,490 MSRP

Laramie Longhorn®

Starting at $50,890 MSRP

Limited

Starting at $53,465 MSRP

2020 Ford F-150 Trims

XL - starting at $28,495 MSRP
XLT - starting at $34,510 MSRP
Lariat - starting at $42,500 MSRP
Raptor - starting at $53,205 MSRP
King Ranch® - starting at $54,740 MSRP
Platinum - starting at $55,270 MSRP
Limited - starting at $67,485 MSRP

Technology Features

Technology is revved and ready to be used in both the 2020 Ram 1500 and the 2020 Ford F-150. The F-150 includes an AM/FM stereo as well as FordPass™ Connect with Wi-Fi® hotspot. On the Ram 1500, you can find standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® technology, as well as Uconnect® 3 with a 5-inch display.

Safety Features

Safety is an impressive part of both the 2020 Ram 1500 and the 2020 Ford F-150. There are a multitude of features that are standard on the Ram 1500 and the F-150, including electronic stability control, a rearview camera, tire pressure monitoring, and trailer sway damping. Other standard safety features on the Ram 1500 and F-150 include:

Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
BLIS® (blind spot information system) with trailer coverage
Adaptive cruise control
Lane-keeping system
Pro trailer backup assist