The Ram 1500 vs. The Competition

There are light-duty pickup trucks, and then there is the Ram 1500. This award-winning pickup truck has been named the 2018 Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association, 2017 Best Family Pickup Tuck by Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, and it has earned Consumer Guide® Best Buy Award for the sixth year in a row. It has also earned the title of having Highest Owner Loyalty of any Half-Ton Pickup Truck from IHS Markit for the second year in a row. The reason for all of these accolades and more is because of that extra level of style, comfort, performance, durability, safety, and genuine Ram toughness found in each Ram 1500 pickup truck. Now, we at Corwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram understand that there are a plethora of light-duty pickup trucks out there, so to help you see that superior difference and to save you time in your own search for a pickup truck, we have gone head and compared our Ram 1500 against some of its competition in matters of performance, interior quality, and safety.

The Ram 1500 vs. The Ford F-150

Ram 1500 Performance vs. Ford F-150 Performance

• Under the hood, the Ram 1500's 3.6-liter V6 engine offers more horsepower and more torque than the Ford F-150's 3.3-liter V6. 
• The Ram 1500's available 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine offers more torque than the Ford F-150's 5.0-liter V8 and matches the F-150's top horsepower at a lower RPM. 
• Unlike the Ford F-150, the Ram 1500 is available with a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 turbo engine. 
• The Ram 1500 also offers a higher available towing capacity than the Ford F-150. 

Ram 1500 Interior Quality vs. Ford F-150 Interior Quality

• Both light-duty pickup trucks are available in three different cabin styles. 
• Technology-wise, the Ram 1500 stands out with its available Uconnect® 4C NAV infotainment system that features the Largest-in-Class available 8.4-inch touchscreen with HD Radio(™), 4G LTE, and Android Auto(™) and Apple CarPlay®. 
• The Ram 1500's interior stands out with available real-wood accents and available Alpine® nine-speaker premium audio system with a subwoofer and a 12-channel amplifier. 

Ram 1500 Safety vs. Ford F-150 Safety

• Unlike the Ford F-150, the Ram 1500 comes with more airbags and an engine immobilizer. 
• In matters of connectivity, the Ram 1500 stands out with standard Uconnect® Access with SOS Call. 
• In matters of its stability, the Ram 1500's power is matched with available Class-Exclusive Active-Level(™) Four-Corner Air Suspension. 

The Ram 1500 vs. The Chevy Silverado 1500

Ram 1500 Performance vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance

• The Ram 1500's standard 3.6-liter V6 engine offers more horsepower than the Chevy Silverado 1500's 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 engine and matches the fuel economy. 
• The Ram 1500's available 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 offers the more available horsepower than the Chevy Silverado 1500's available 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8. 
• Thanks to this extra power, the Ram 1500 also boasts a higher maximum towing capacity than Chevy Silverado 1500. 
• The Ram 1500 is also the only one of the two that is available with a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 Turbo engine. 

Ram 1500 Interior Quality vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 Interior Quality

• While the Chevy Silverado 1500 offers an OnStar®-backed infotainment system, the Ram 1500 offers a Uconnect® 4C NAV system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen and a nine-speaker Alpine® Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, and a 12-Channel Amplifier. 
• The Ram 1500 offers more trim-specific interior designs than the Chevy Silverado 1500. 

Ram 1500 Safety vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 Safety

• Unlike the Chevy Silverado 1500, the Ram 1500 comes standard with an engine immobilizer. 
• While the Chevy Silverado 1500 features available OnStar® connective features, the Ram 1500 comes standard with Uconnect® Access with SOS Call. 
• The Ram 1500 also stays steady with its Class-Exclusive Active-Level(™) Four-Corner Air Suspension. 

 

The Ram 1500 vs. The Toyota Tundra

Ram 1500 Performance vs. Toyota Tundra Performance

• The Ram 1500's standard 3.6-liter V6 delivers better fuel economy than the Toyota Tundra's 4.6-liter V8 engine. 
• The Ram 1500's available 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine boasts more horsepower and more torque than the Toyota Tundra's available 5.7-liter V8 engine, as well as offer a better fuel economy. 
• The Ram 1500 also offers a higher maximum towing capacity than the Toyota Tundra, and the Ram 1500 offers a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 turbo engine. 

 

Ram 1500 Interior Quality vs. Toyota Tundra Interior Quality

• The Ram 1500 offers a more spacious four-door crew cab for its five passengers than the Toyota Tundra. 
• Technology-wise, the Ram 1500 breaks away with its available Uconnect® 4C NAV infotainment system with the largest-in-class 8.4-inch touchscreen, and available Alpine® Nine-Speaker Premium Audio System. 
• The Ram 1500 also offers more trim-exclusive interior designs than the Toyota Tundra. 

 

Ram 1500 Safety vs. Toyota Tundra Safety

• The Ram 1500 matches the Toyota Tundra in Overall Crash Test Safety Rating. 
• The Ram 1500 also stands out with standard Uconnect® Access with SOS Call to help when the unthinkable becomes the unavoidable. 
• In matters of stability, the Ram 1500 stands out with its available Class-Exclusive Active-Level(™) Four-Corner Air Suspension. 

Discover the Ram 1500 Difference at Our Dealership Today

While it is easy to distinguish the Ram 1500's superior specs and features right here online, the only way you can discover its superior driving experience and know for sure if it is the right pickup truck for your lifestyle is by getting behind the wheel for yourself. So, visit our dealership for a test drive today. We proudly serve the current and soon-to-be Ram drivers of Fargo, as well as those drivers of West Fargo, Moorhead, and Grand Forks. If you have any questions regarding our current inventory of Ram 1500 pickup trucks, please feel free to contact us directly either by email or over the phone for more information.