2022 Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Engine & Performance

With good reason, a truck is often defined by its various performance characteristics. After all, the engine you’ll find underneath the hood serves as the heartbeat of your truck and helps you get the job done according to your standards.

Each of these vehicles offers reliable and durable engine options that help with any task. Take a look at this chart showcasing the engine specs for both the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500:

As you can see, both vehicles provide a lot of quality options. For instance, you can maximize power and towing capacity by upgrading the engine type from the standard 3.3 Ti-VCT V6 in the Ford F-150 XL to the 3.5L EcoBoost^® V6 in the Ford F-150 LARIAT and King Ranch, both with 4x4 capabilities and 5.5-foot SuperCrew cabs. Between high horsepower and torque and strong towing capacities, these vehicles can get the job done according to your standards and, in some cases, within the perimeter of your boss's mandate.

You also see how the different Ram 1500 models and available engine upgrades can make a difference as well. For starters, the standard 3.6L V6 engine gets 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, but this can easily be upgraded to the 5.7L V8 HEMI^®, as seen in the Ram 1500 Rebel that gets 395 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque, and offers a maximum towing capacity of 11,610 pounds. This upgrade can be the key to getting those intimidating tasks completed.

As you can see, there simply is no shortage of options here. Dare we call it a spoil of riches, each vehicle primed and ready for the next big challenge to come its way. When you visit our dealership, you’ll see the selection of multiple trucks with a variety of engine types and capabilities, ready for any driver and the toughest tasks you have to face.

F-150 vs Ram 1500: Expanding Upon a Specious Interior

Both vehicles come with spacious interiors that offer a lot of accommodating flexibility. For example, these cabins allow you to maximize passenger capacity and cargo space, making it easier to take everything with you and arrive safely at your destination.

The Ford F-150 has the following dimensions in the interior of the Regular Cab:

• 40.8 inches of front headroom
• 66.7 inches of front shoulder room
• 62.5 inches of hip room
• 43.9 inches of front legroom

Whether you’re sharing this space with a coworker, your spouse while running errands, or one of your kids on your way to your favorite restaurant, you can count on these measurements to keep the two of you comfortable. The Ford F-150 also offers available options that upgrade the cabin to a SuperCab or SuperCrew. These cabins provide additional rear seating for more passengers, so you can include more guests in your travels. In the SuperCrew, the rear seating dimensions for the Ford F-150 include 40.4 inches of headroom and 43.6 inches of legroom. Having the option to upgrade your cabin is a great advantage for the Ford F-150 since being able to accommodate more passengers opens up different opportunities for travel and adventure. You can now take your co-workers to a remote job site or ferry the family to a relative's home during holidays.

The Ram 1500 offers similar dimensions in rear seating to the Regular Cab for the Ford F-150, providing 39.8 inches of rear headroom and 45.2 inches of rear legroom. For front-seat passengers, there are similar dimensions, with 40.9 inches of both headroom and legroom in the Ram 1500. While it trends toward featuring smaller dimensions, the Ram 1500 does offer a comfortable driving experience for both driver and passenger. With the rear dimensions containing a healthy amount of space, you can rest assured additional passengers will thoroughly enjoy their adventure. 

In addition to all this, both trucks can provide extensive cargo space in the bed. The Ford F-150 offers more options, from the 5.5-foot bed on the base model to the available 6.5-foot or 8-foot bed. The Ram 1500 comes standard with a 6-foot-4-inch bed, which provides 61.5 cubic feet—similar to the maximum cargo volume of the 6.5-foot bed of the F-150 at 62.3 cubic feet.