Compare 2020 Ford F-150 vs 2020 RAM 1500

Serving Maumee, OH

The 2020 Ford F-150 faces stiff competition from the 2020 RAM 1500 in the pickup truck category. Although the Ford F-150 remains a best-seller, the Ram 1500 offers serious competition with its bold exterior, hybrid engine options, air suspension, and a massive 12-inch touch screen. The Ford F-150 has continued to offer great towing capability, luxury features, and several engine and configuration settings. To help you while shopping, below is a comparison of the two full-size pickup trucks.

Interior

The 2020 Ford F-150 regular cab model has a capacity of three while it's SuperCab and SuperCrew models offer a space for six people. It has supportive and comfortable front seats, with the SuperCab model offering adequate backspace for adults and the SuperCrew offering roomy back seats and enough legroom for adults. The F-150 comes with two complete sets of LATCH connectors at the back outboard seats and an upper tether at the back middle seat. It also features an attractive interior style with soft-touch material for the higher trim level.

The infotainment system is less compared to that of Ram 1500 consists of only AM/FM radio standard for the base level. However, for advanced upgrade infotainment, it offers a voice-activated SYNC connectivity system, an 8-inch touch screen, a SYNC 3 infotainment system, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, navigation, a USB port, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a moon roof, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and dual-zone automatic climate control. In comparison, the 2020 RAM 1500 offers six-passenger space with impressive leg and headroom. It also has two-bed length options: a standard six-foot four-inch bed and an optional five-foot seven-inch bed.

RAM 1500, like the F-150, has two complete sets of LATCH connectors at the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor at the middle seat for the Quad Cab model. The Crew Cab model has a full set of lower and upper tether anchors. The pickup truck has an attractive interior with high-end material and is among the most luxurious interiors in this category.

The infotainment system consists of standard features such as Bluetooth, six speakers, a 5-inch touch screen, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Its available upgrade options consist of three premium audio systems, wireless device charger, HD Radio, satellite radio, an 8.4- or 12-inch touch screen, navigation, extra USB ports, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.

Performance

The 2020 Ford F-150 comes with several engine options. The first is a base engine V6 rated at 290-horsepower, the second is a V6 EcoBoost (turbocharged) engine rated at 325- and 375-HP, the third is a V8 producing 395-HP, a V6 rated at 450-HP standard in the Raptor and Limited trim, and a 250-HP turbo diesel engine.

The 2020 RAM 1500 also offers several engine options, with the base being a V6 rated at 305-HP. The second available option is a 260-horsepower V6 diesel. The third option is two V8s that give out 395-Hp, one being a mild hybrid and the last option being a V8 rated at 702-horsepower that comes with the new Ram TRX. All the engine options come with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic.

Keep in mind that Brondes Ford Maumee offers a virtual test drive for the 2020 Ford F-150

Safety

The F-150 earned five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for its safety.

The standard safety features include:

• A rearview camera
• Forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Pedestrian detection
• Curve control

It also offers advanced upgrade options such as:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Adaptive cruise control
• A surround-view parking camera system
• Lane keep assist
• Active park assist
• Driver drowsiness monitoring

The RAM 1500 earned a four-star for safety compared to the F-150.

Its standard safety features only include a rearview camera but has optional advanced options such as:

• Head-up display
• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian detecting
• Lane departure warning
• A surround-view parking camera system
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Parallel and perpendicular park assist

Conclusion

At Brondes Ford Maumee, you can get both of these vehicles, and the best depends on your preference. The 2020 Ford F-150 virtual test drive offers an opportunity to test the vehicle's safety, performance, and capabilities.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.