Battle of the Beasts: RAM 1500 or Ford F-150?

When it comes to a new full-size pickup, choosing between the RAM 1500 and the Ford F-150 can be tough, but once you climb inside a 1500, settle into the driver's seat, and start up that engine, we're certain you'll feel the difference.

The RAM 1500 and the Ford F-150 are both great trucks, with similar towing capacity, roomy cabs, and bed volume, but the RAM 1500 gives you more than standard. If you're looking for high-torque and fuel efficiency, the 1500 is the only half-ton pickup to offer a diesel engine. If you prefer gas, the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 is unparalleled in name and in performance. RAM offers a trim level for every job, so you can find the right truck for you.

Looking for off-road prowess? There's the F-150 Raptor, but the off-road engineered RAM 1500 Rebel is the only truck in its class to offer standard Active-Level™ Four-Corner Air Suspension, which boosts your ride height and allows you to lower the entire truck frame for easier bed access and entry. It also comes standard with 33-inch off-road tires and brush guards.

How about comfort and luxury? The RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn®'s cab feels like a luxury car with exclusive Filigree laser-etched leather seats, real wood interior accents, and the largest in class touchscreen--the Uconnect® infotainment system with smartphone compatibility and navigation. Ford's King Ranch just doesn't quite have the same styling and class that RAM offers.

Just looking for a basic work truck? The RAM 1500 Tradesman comes standard with heavy-duty shocks, Class IV receiver hitch, ParkView® rear backup camera, and is available with the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V8. Even with the standard 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 Engine, the RAM 1500 Tradesman puts out more horsepower and torque than the competing F-150 XL.

Convinced yet? Come down to Porterville Chrysler Jeep Dodge today and let us show you what makes the RAM 1500 stand out from the competition. If you enjoy your test drive (we've got a feeling you will), our excellent sales and financing teams will be standing by to help you get the job done right with a new RAM 1500.