Full-size pickup trucks have tremendous merits to consider. These vehicles can regularly and reliably transport people and heavy loads across great distances. And now, they can even be luxurious. Trucks such as the 2024 Ford F-150 and the 2024 RAM 1500 come with features you'll find in luxury SUVs and sedans.
That’s why we’ll help you pick the better full-size pickup truck in this Ford vs. RAM comparison. We'll pit the 2024 F-150 against the 2024 RAM 1500 in terms of performance, safety, and interior characteristics.
And if you want to find out more about the 2024 F-150, contact the Jim Taylor Ford team. We have Ford experts who will tell you everything about the all-new F-150. We will also arrange a test drive at your convenience.
The 2024 F-150's cabin has received a refresh and gets even more space. You can transport up to five adults in comfort. The 2024 RAM 1500 offers similar space in its largest cab configuration. However, the 2024 F-150 can create a flat workspace in the center console. This is thanks to a smart fold-down gear shifter knob. You can also flat-fold the front seats for a proper sleeping surface. Neither of these features are available on the 2024 RAM 1500.
The 2024 F-150 and the 2024 RAM 1500 offer excellent connectivity when out and about. Both offer Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ via 12-inch touchscreens. Furthermore, buyers can pick heated and powered front seats, wireless phone chargers, and leather upholstery on the 2024 F-150. You’ll also appreciate its automatic climate control and digital instrument cluster.
A notable feature is the Sync4 software every 2024 F-150's infotainment system uses. Sync4 brings seamless over-the-air updating capabilities to the vehicle. Furthermore, Ford can develop and push new features to users at a later date.
Three powertrains are offered for the 2024 F-150 range. Now, the base engine is a new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6. It makes 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. For those wanting a V8, Ford's well-known Coyote unit is available. This unit is famously seen in the Mustang. For the F-150, it is rated at 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
Either engine comes with a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Buyers also get a choice between rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
Ford also offers a hybrid for the 2024 F-150. The PowerBoost hybrid system uses a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 plus an electric motor. It’s the most powerful variant in the range, with 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard. Buyers can choose a rear-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive. This variant can do 0-60 in only 5.4 seconds, as per independent testing.
Ford offers a Tremor off-road trim level for the 2024 F-150. This trim brings a locking rear differential, a different four-wheel-drive transfer case, 33-inch off-road tires, and upgraded suspension. Buyers also get variable assistance power steering. This feature is also available on other trims.
RAM only sells the 2024 RAM 1500 with two gasoline engines. Buyers get a 3.6-liter V6 at the base level, which makes 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Then, there's a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 that develops 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. An 8-speed automatic gearbox is standard. Buyers can select rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
The 2024 Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds. Meanwhile, the 2024 RAM 1500 can only handle 12,750 pounds.
The 2024 Ford F-150 has more standard safety equipment than the 2024 RAM 1500. It has standard blind-spot monitoring system and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Higher trims also get lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. Buyers can select Ford's BlueCruise adaptive cruise control system, too. The 2024 RAM 1500 doesn’t offer all these features.
Refreshed and rejuvenated, the 2024 F-150 reigns supreme over the 2024 RAM 1500. It has more safety equipment as standard. Plus, it has more powerful engines, higher towing capacity, and a nicer cabin. But don't just believe us. Visit Jim Taylor Ford in Ruston, LA. As you slide behind the wheel for a test drive, you’ll recognize that the 2024 F-150 is the better full-size pickup truck.
