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2019 Ford F-150 vs 2019 Ram 1500 | Charleston, SC

F-150 vs Ram 1500 | Charleston, SC

If you’re searching for the perfect pickup truck for your needs, you have multiple options to choose from. Two of the most popular choices are the 2019 Ford F-150 and the 2019 Ram 1500. These two models have many appealing characteristics. Here, we compare these trucks to see which one comes out on top.

Performance

If you’re trying to create the perfect pickup truck for your needs, then it’s important for you to consider the powertrain underneath your pickup truck’s hood. When it comes to options, the F-150 offers more than the Ram 1500 – and it also has more available power. Here’s a look at the engine options available with the 2019 F-150 and 2019 Ram 1500:

2019 Ford F-150

  • 3.3-liter V6 engine – 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque
  • 2.7-liter turbocharged EcoBoost® V6 engine – 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 – 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque
  • High-Output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 – 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.0-liter V8 engine – 395 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.0-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel – 250 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque

2019 Ram 1500

  • 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 with eTorque – 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 – 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with eTorque – 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque with supplemental 130 lb-ft of torque

With its larger lineup of engines, the F-150 not only gives you the opportunity to find the right powertrain for your needs, but it also gives you the chance to get as much power as you want. It even has a turbo diesel option, which the Ram 1500 doesn’t offer.

Capabilities

Your pickup truck is one of the most important tools you can use for any job – work or play – so you need to make sure that it has superior towing capability. That’s where the Ford F-150 comes in. This American-built pickup truck can tow up to 13,200 pounds when properly equipped, and also offers helpful technologies like Trailer Backup Assist, Dynamic Hitch Assist, and Trailer Sway Control. The Ram 1500 can only tow up to 12,750 pounds.

The 2019 Ford F-150 is our top pick. Contact us at Palmetto Ford to learn more about it.

 

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