When looking for a solid work truck the 2023 Ford F-150 and 2023 Ram 1500 are sure to have come across your search. Both of these trucks are known to provide a great working platform, so how do they compare? Ford has been known for quite some time to hold the title as America’s working truck, and so it is important to know if the Ram 1500 can compete! We will dive into the similarities and differences between these two trucks.
Key Takeaways:
- Ford offers a variety of drivetrain options in their Ford F-150’s that not only deliver the power that you will need but will also provide you with the well-known best-in-class towing capability that many have seen from Ford.
- The new 2023 Ram 1500 is set to be one of the most luxurious Ram 1500’s that have been made yet. With a versatile interior there are plenty of features that will provide comfort.
- Both of these trucks offer tailgates that have unique features to make your working life that much easier while you are at work.
Drivetrain Options:
Ford has produced a lot of different engines for this working truck so that you can choose what will suit your needs the best. On top of this all of these engines will be paired to an automatic 10-speed transmission that will not only shift smoothly but provide a great driving experience. There are both traditional gas engines as well as hybrids, so you can find the best option. There are also rear wheel drive and four wheel drive options that will be seen on the trim levels.
Engines seen in the 2023 Ford F-150:
- 2.7 liter EcoBoost engine (325 horsepower, 400 pounds of torque)
- 3.3 liter V6 engine (290 horsepower, 265 pounds of torque)
- 3.5 liter PowerBoost engine (430 horsepower, 570 pounds of torque)
- 3.5 liter EcoBoost engine (400 horsepower, 500 pounds of torque)
- 3.5 liter EcoBoost High Output engine (450 horsepower, 510 pounds of torque) (This engine is found in the Ford Raptor trim level)
- 5.0 liter V8 engine (400 horsepower, 410 pounds of torque)
Ram on the other hand has four engine options to choose from in their line up for the 2023 Ram 1500 truck. These engines will be mated to an eight speed automatic engine that will shift smoothly. Similar to Ford’s options you will see both rear wheel and four wheel drive options to choose from in these trucks.
Engines seen in the 2023 Ram 1500:
- 3.0 liter v6 EcoDiesel engine (260 horsepower, 480 pounds of torque)
- 3.6 liter Pentastar engine (305 horsepower, 273 pounds of torque)
- 5.7 liter V8 Hemi (395 horsepower, 410 pounds of torque)
- 6.2 liter supercharged Hemi engine (702 horsepower, 650 pounds of torque) (This engine is found in the TRX trim level of the Ram 1500)
Interior and Comforts:
Ford has designed many of the interior features around those who are working and thus need a place to work. There are many features you will see that provide you with the comfort of everyday driving, or a great work station if you need to go to the job-site. The following list contains some of the main interior features that will be seen in the 2023 Ford F-150 truck.
- Interior Work Surface: This allows the gearshift to stow away and the center console to fold, giving you a work surface anywhere you may need it.
- Available Twin Panel Moonroof.
- Rear Fold Up Seats that provide more space for equipment and storage.
- 8 inch touchscreen to keep you connected while you drive.
- Working Bed: With outlets to allow you to plug in your power tools, and a workable surface on the tailgate for any project you may encounter.
In comparison, Ram has announced that the 2023 Ram 1500 will be the most luxurious Ram that has been produced. While Ford has focused on both work and luxury, Ram has designed the 2023 Ram 1500 to be heavily focused on the luxury side of driving! The following list are some of the highlights that you will see in the interior and exterior of the Ram 1500.
- Active Noise Dampening while driving
- 10 square foot dual pane sunroof
- Reconfigurable center console to allow for more storage
- Adaptive air suspension
- Rambox storage
- 60/40 split multifunctional tailgate
Towing Capacity:
Any good work truck should be able to tow a good amount to keep up with all the work that you will be doing. Ford has been sure of that with their F-150 platform. Keeping their best-in-class towing, Ford F-150’s are capable of towing up to 14,000 pounds when equipped with the 3.5 liter EcoBoost and the proper trailer packages. This will give you plenty of towing power to get the work done that you need.
Ram on the other hand is close to what Ford trucks are able to tow. When equipped with the 5.7 liter Hemi engine and trailer package you will see an impressive 12,750 pounds of max towing capacity. Ram also offers trailer reverse steering control, which will help guide the trailer as you are backing up. This is another feature that is quite impressive for the luxurious new 2023 Ram 1500.
Your Next Work Truck:
While the 2023 Ram 1500 has been marketed as new and improved, the 2023 Ford F-150 is the work truck for everyone looking to get some serious work done. Ford has designed this truck in a way to be centered around work, giving you plenty of features such as the fold flat workspace, and onboard generator to plug in your tools. With the amazing towing capacity that it has as well you can't go wrong with a new 2023 Ford F-150.