Are you in the market for a new truck? If you are, you’re more than likely looking for a truck that will be reliable for a long time. One pickup truck you should consider getting is the 2020 RAM 1500. This truck is powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque technology. Paired with this engine is a TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission.
Although this truck is highly capable, there are many options in the market. One strong competitor of the 2020 RAM 1500 is the 2020 Ford F-150. This truck is powered by a 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine. Paired with this engine is an electronic six-speed automatic transmission. Today, we will be doing a comparison of these two models to help you decide which is better for you. Our comparison is going to focus on starting MSRP, engine power, engine torque and fuel economy. Check out the table below to see how the 2020 RAM 1500 and 2020 Ford F-150 compare.
2020 RAM 1500 |
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2020 Ford F-150 |
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$32,145 |
Starting MSRP | $28,495 |
305 hp |
Engine Power | 290 hp |
269 lb-ft | Engine Torque | 265 lb-ft |
19 / 24 / 21 mpg | Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 19 / 25 / 22 mpg |
Looking at the comparison table above, you can see that both trucks have their advantages against the other. The 2020 Ford F-150 has a lower starting MSRP and a slightly higher fuel economy. On the other hand, the 2020 RAM 1500 has more engine power and engine torque. Depending on what your personal needs are, both trucks are viable options. While you decide which truck is the perfect match for you, let’s talk about the towing capability of the 2020 RAM 1500.
When equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque, the RAM 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds. If the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine is powering the RAM 1500, it can tow up to 11,610 pounds. The RAM 1500 can tow up to 7,730 pounds when equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque. When equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine, the RAM 1500 can tow up to 12,560.
If you are interested in the 2020 RAM 1500, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Benny Boyd CDJR of Lockhart team to get more information. Visit the dealership today to take the 2020 RAM 1500 for a test drive.