Compare the Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500 at Ferman Ford
Compare New Trucks for Sale in Clearwater: How the Ford F-150 Finishes Above the Ram 1500
To find the perfect workhorse, you must compare new trucks. Ferman Ford is here to help with a comprehensive truck comparison of the Ford F-150 against the Ram 1500. These light-duty phenoms are ready to work, but only one is the right fit for your most challenging tasks around Tampa.
The F-150 is the most beloved new Ford truck, in part due to its class-dominating capability, a broad engine lineup, and exclusive utility features. Can the competition keep pace? Truck buyers can compare the F-150 and Ram 1500 before upgrading their hauling machine.
Capability Comparison
- Towing - The new Ford F-150 touts a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds, courtesy of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine. You can haul your boat to Clearwater Beach with confidence, even if you choose a Ford F-150 truck with 12,800 pounds of V8 towing power. The Ram 1500 has a lower maximum towing capacity of 11,610 pounds, and the truck's V8 towing rating is 11,320 pounds.
- Payload - Move materials and heavy machinery around Dunedin with the Ford F-150 and rely on the truck's best-in-class maximum payload rating of 2,440 pounds with the V6 engine. That figure tops the Ram 1500, which has a comparable V6 maximum payload capacity of 2,360 pounds. F-150 trucks have a V8 payload capacity of 2,235 pounds.
- Available Engines - There are six engines to consider as you browse the collection of new Ford F-150 trucks for sale in Clearwater:
- The F-150 has a stronger V8 engine, as the 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 powerplant produces 400 horsepower. The HEMI® V8 engine in the Ram 1500 delivers 395 horsepower, and the Pentastar® V6 unit outputs 305 horsepower and only 269 pound-feet of torque.
- The Ford F-150 has a more powerful V6 engine. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine delivers 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Ford F-150 trucks can work with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Ram 1500 trucks counter with the 3.0-liter Hurricane engine rated for 420 horsepower.
- A High Output Hurricane engine churns out 540 horsepower and is the fourth Ram 1500 engine. The F-150 tops this output with the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine rated for 720 horsepower. The High Output EcoBoost® V6 engine is a Raptor-exclusive powertrain. Ford F-150 trucks can also feature the PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6 engine delivering 430 horsepower.
The new Ford F-150 offers more engine variety for Palm Harbor truck shoppers to find the perfect powertrain match.
Technology Comparison
- Driver Assistance - Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ makes hitching a one-person job for the Ford F-150. Backing up your F-150 with a trailer is easy, thanks to Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. Ram 1500 trucks counter with Trailer Reverse Guidance with Dynamic Gridlines and Trailer Hitch Auto Assist. Hands-Free Active Driving Assist is not a name brand system. You can haul a trailer hands-free on I-4 through Tampa when you drive a new Ford F-150 truck equipped with BlueCruise. F-150 trucks feature Ford Co-Pilot360® driver assistance features, while the Ram 1500 is missing a bundled safety suite.
- Connectivity - Ram 1500 trucks offer 50 inches of combined digital displays, including a 14.5-inch Uconnect® touchscreen. However, the entry-level Ram 1500 Tradesman has a small 8.4-inch touchscreen with Uconnect® 5. New Ford F-150 trucks feature a standard 12-inch center display with SYNC® 4 connectivity. The Ford Connectivity Package is new for the 2026 F-150, and the Bang & Olufsen® Sound System counters the Klipsch® Reference Premiere Audio System in the Ram 1500.
- Work-Oriented Features - Truck owners from Palm Harbor have more electric power on demand, thanks to Pro Power Onboard™ for the Ford F-150. On-Board Power for the Ram 1500 has a lower output. There's also no match for the F-150 multifunctional Pro Access Tailgate, which can swing out a full 100 degrees. Ford F-150 trucks offer an exclusive Interior Work Surface, creating additional space for work projects. This F-150 feature will delight Clearwater contractors, who can benefit from the Mobile Office Package on the King Ranch.
Interior Comparison
- Comfort - F-150 trucks offer heated and ventilated ActiveX®-trimmed seats. There are leather bucket seats on the F-150 King Ranch. The Ram 1500 has heated, ventilated, and massaging premium leather front bucket seats. Rear heated seats are offered by the Ford F-150. The Ram 1500 offers reclining rear seats, but they don't heat.
- Storage - F-150 trucks offer lockable storage to keep items secure. Flip and fold seats come in handy when your F-150 truck bed is at capacity. There's also convenient under-seat storage in the rear cabin. Ram 1500 Crew Cab models offer in-floor storage.
- Crew Cab Functionality - New Ford F-150 trucks are available in three cab styles: SuperCrew®, SuperCab®, and Regular Cab. The SuperCrew® offers superior cab functionality compared to the Quad Cab and Crew Cab for the Ram 1500.
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Why Choose the Ford F-150 Over the Truck Competition?
Best-in-class capability is a Ford F-150 hallmark. You can tow and haul more with a new Ford F-150 truck, which provides exceptional job-site utility at Tampa worksites. Pro Power Onboard™ for the Ford F-150 ensures that electrical power - up to 7.2 kW - is at the ready. Truck owners have available juice on standby for their power tools, essential home items, and camping equipment. The Ram 1500 recently introduced an On-Board Power system to try and mimic the F-150, but it has a lower electric output.
We're a new Ford truck dealer serving Tampa, and our store offers F-150 Hybrid models. Shop at our Ford dealership in Clearwater for an F-150 truck with the available hybrid powertrain. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost® Fully Hybrid V6 engine delivers 11,600 pounds of towing capability and gives you the best of both gas and electric power.
Test Drive a New F-150 Truck at Ferman Ford
Ferman Ford has a large F-150 inventory. We're a new Ford dealer with more cab sizes and powertrains to choose from than other Tampa truck dealers. Contact us to schedule a test drive in a new Ford F-150, and you'll see why the F-Series favorite is the superior truck.
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