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See how the redesigned Ram 1500 defeats its main rival by exploring our 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 guide. From features the Ford truck can’t equal to off-road specs that blast the Raptor away, the 2025 Ram 1500 does it all. Discover the details below, and visit San Antonio CDJR to take the new Ram 1500 on a test drive.
Starting things off with 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 interiors, the Ram 1500 Tungsten has 24-way power front seats with massaging functions and a 14.5-inch touch-screen display. The Ford F-150 Platinum has no massaging functions, only 10-way power front seats, and a 12-inch touch screen.
The Ram 1500 also offers an available 10.25-inch passenger-side touch-screen display, a Klipsch® Reference Premiere sound system with 23 speakers, dual wireless charging pads, and heated and ventilated reclining rear seats. None of these features are available on the F-150.
Looking under the hood and comparing Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 specs, we start with the Ram 1500 truck’s standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with Etorque mild-hybrid system.
The base-trim Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 6-foot 4-inch Box with 4×2 can tow 7,760 pounds1 with this V-6. Meanwhile, the equivalent Ford F-150, the XL model with the 2.7-liter V-6, a SuperCab, 6.5-foot Box, and 4×2 drivetrain, can tow 7,500 pounds.2
The Ram 1500 has a maximum payload rating of 2,370 pounds3 with the standard V-6 engine. The four-door Ford F-150 has a maximum payload rating of 2,230 pounds,4 which can only be achieved with the available V-8 engine.
Upgraded engines see the Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 comparison get more interesting. The 2025 Ram 1500 replaces the old HEMI V-8s with the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo V-6, which makes a powerful output of 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. The Ford F-150 has a V-8 with 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
| 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 6′ 4″ Box 4×2 | 2024 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-Ft Box 4×2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 w/ Etorque | 2.7L V-6 |
| GCWR: | 12,900 lbs | 12,700 lbs |
| Towing Capacity: | 7,760 lbs1 | 7,500 lbs2 |
| Payload Rating: | 2,320 lbs3 | 1,675 lbs4 |
For off-road 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 performance capabilities, the Ram 1500 RHO makes more than the 450-horsepower Ford F-150 Raptor thanks to a high-output version of the Hurricane engine with 540 horsepower.
Car and Driver estimates that the Ram 1500 RHO will go from zero to 60 mph in around 4.7 seconds,5 while MotorTrend says that number will be closer to four seconds flat.6 The F-150 Raptor loses either way with a 5.2-second 0-60 mph time.7
For 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 performance features, both these off-road trucks come on 35-inch all-terrain tires with advanced shocks and locking differentials. However, the Ram 1500 RHO has Launch Control and nine drive modes, while the F-150 Raptor has no launch-control feature and offers seven drive modes.
| 2025 Ram 1500 RHO | 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine: | High-Output 3.0L Twin-Turbo Hurricane Inline-6 | High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 |
| Horsepower: | 540 | 450 |
| Torque: | 521 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft |
| 0-60: | 4.0-4.7 Seconds5, 6 | 5.2 Seconds7 |
| Towing Capacity: | 9,920 lbs1 | 8,200 lbs2 |
| Payload Rating: | 1,520 lbs3 | 1,410 lbs4 |
| Launch Control: | Yes | No |
| Drive Modes: | 9 | 7 |
For 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 fuel efficiency, most drivers will prioritize efficiency in base-trim trucks. In these configurations, the Ram 1500 offers superior MPG.
Specifically, the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE with its 3.6-liter V-6 and 4×2 layout earns an EPA-estimated 20/26 MPG (City/Highway),8 while the 2024 Ford F-150 XL with its 2.7-liter V-6 and 4×2 drivetrain has an EPA-estimated 19/25 MPG (City/Highway).9
Higher trims from our new Ram 1500 inventory with the same V-6 and 4×2 drivetrain get an EPA-estimated 20/25 MPG,8 while the F-150 and its base engine remain at the same rating. Moving up, a 2025 Ram 1500 with the Hurricane engine and 4×2 drivetrain will deliver an EPA-estimated 18/25 MPG (City/Highway),8 while a V-8-powered F-150 tops out at an EPA-estimated 16/24 MPG (City/Highway).9
| 2025 Ram 1500 | 2024 Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway – Base Configuration): | HFE; 3.6L V-6 w/ 4×2: 20/26 MPG8 | 2.7L V-6 w/ 4×2: 19/25 MPG9 |
| EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway – Upgraded Engine): | 3.0L Hurricane Inline-6 w/ 4×2: 18/25 MPG8 | 5.0L V-8 w/ 4×2: 16/24 MPG9 |
For the 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 size, we’ll use the Ram 1500 Crew Cab 5-foot 7-inch Box and Ford F-150 SuperCrew 5.5-foot Bed for comparison, as these are equivalent and very popular configurations.
This Ram 1500 is 232.9 inches long, 82.1 inches wide, and 77.5 inches tall. It can seat six, has 132 cubic feet of passenger volume, and up to 68.5 cubic feet of interior cargo volume. The bed is 67.4 inches long, achieving a 53.9 cubic foot volume. You’ll enjoy 40.9 inches of headroom in the front seats and 45.2 inches of legroom in the rear seats.
2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 sizes involve the F-150 SuperCrew 5.5-foot Bed measuring 232 inches long, 83.6 inches wide, and 75.4 inches tall. It seats six but has a 67.1-inch long bed with a 52.8 cubic foot cargo volume. It has 43.6 inches of rear legroom and 40.8 inches of front headroom.
| 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 5′ 7″ Box | 2024 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 5.5-Ft Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Length: | 232.9 in | 232 in |
| Exterior Width (w/ Mirrors): | 82.1 in | 83.6 in |
| Exterior Height (4×2): | 77.5 in | 75.4 in |
| Bed Length: | 67.4 in | 67.1 in |
| Bed Volume: | 53.9 cu ft | 52.8 cu ft |
| Passenger Capacity: | 6 | 6 |
| Front Headroom: | 40.9 in | 40.8 in |
| Rear Legroom: | 45.2 in | 43.6 in |
Our new Ram inventory now features the 2025 Ram 1500, and if you’re ready to see its redesigned style, features, and power, visit us today to take a tour and test drive.
Before you do, browse through the trims and options online, explore other comparisons like our Ram 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra guide, and let our team know which model you’d like to see.
The 2025 Ram 1500 compares very favorably to the Ford F-150, offering features its rival from Ford doesn’t have, greater capabilities in many equivalent configurations, more rear legroom in Crew Cab layouts, more MPG with its base engine, and more horsepower in turbo off-road trims. From freshly redesigned style to all-new engines, the 2025 Ram 1500 is ready to conquer.
In base trims, the Ram 1500 has better MPG ratings. Specifically, the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE configured with a 3.6-liter V-6 and 4×2 layout delivers an EPA-estimated 20/26 MPG (City/Highway),8 while a 2024 Ford F-150 XL powered by a 2.7-liter V-6 and 4×2 drivetrain has an EPA-estimated 19/25 MPG (City/Highway).9
2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 truck bed sizes are fairly equal. The Ram 1500 has a 5-foot 7-inch and 6-foot 4-inch option, while the Ford F-150 answers these with a 5.5-foot and 6.5-foot bed. The Ram 1500 beds have 53.9 cubic feet and 61.5 cubic feet of volume, respectively; the Ford F-150 beds have 52.8 cubic feet and 62.3 cubic feet, respectively.
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1When properly equipped. See dealer for details.
2Maximum towing capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and passenger and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, option content and number of passengers.
3When properly equipped. Max payload ratings shown for base configuration. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload weights. Contact dealer for details.
4Maximum payload capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and vary based on vehicle configuration, accessories, and option content. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously
5This information is not verified by the official manufacturer and shall serve solely as unofficial general information. For details, visit: https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/1500
6This information is not verified by the official manufacturer and shall serve solely as unofficial general information. For details, visit: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-ram-1500-first-drive-review/
7This information is not verified by the official manufacturer and shall serve solely as unofficial general information. For details, visit: https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/f-150-raptor
8EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
9EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
