| 2018 Ford F-150 XL 4×4 | 2018 Ram 1500 ST 4×4 | |
| MSRP | $46,099 | $47,070 |
| Engine | 5.0L V8 | 5.7L V8 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV |
| Fuel Efficiency City/Hwy (L/100km) | 12.3/9.3 | 18.7/13.3 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 395 @ 5750 RPM | 395 @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 400 @ 4500 RPM | 410 @ 3950 RPM |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | 4128 | 3905 |
| Payload Capacity(kg) | 943 | 676 |
Fuel Efficiency
Despite its V8 engine configuration, the F-150 manages to only use 12.3L/100 km worth of fuel in the city and 9.3L/100 km on the highway, which proves to be quite impressive when compared to the Ram 1500’s 18.7L in the city and 13.3L on the highway. A contributing factor to the F-150’s impressive fuel consumption is its aluminum body, which is a vastly lighter metal compared to the Ram’s use of traditional steel.
Engine Power
Both the F-150 and Ram 1500 reach an impasse in this category. The engines on both trucks perform similarly, with the V8 engines on both the F-150 and Ram 1500 producing a whopping 395 horsepower. However, while the Ram 1500 has the edge when it comes to torque power, the F-150 still manages to perform at the same level with a smaller engine size of 5.0L when compared to its 5.7L.
Towing Capacity & Payload
The answer is pretty clear at this point. The F-150 takes the full sweep with both a superior 4,128 kgs towing capacity and 3,905 kg payload capacity—if you’re calculating this in pounds, its 9,100 lbs and 8,611 lbs, respectively.
While the Ram proves to be a worthy challenger, it’s hard to deny that the F-150 remains the first choice for a pickup truck across Alberta. If you’re interested in learning more, or want to take the F-150 for a test drive, make sure to let us at Kentwood Ford know!