There's a reason why the 2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Ford F-150 are top of their class - they both offer impeccable performance, comfort, convenience, and technology specs. While they have their similarities, they also have components that set them apart. Our team at Petersen CDJR in Waupaca, WI, put together this Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 comparison guide to help distinguish the differences between the two. Keep reading to learn more. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at (715) 256-8189 or send us a message online.
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Trim Options
Both of these models offer plenty of trims for you to choose from. Take a look at the following lists to learn more about the trims and their starting prices
2020 Ram 1500 Trims

Tradesman
starting at $32,145 MSRP

Big Horn
starting at $36,440 MSRP

Laramie
starting at $40,540 MSRP

Rebel
starting at $44,490 MSRP

Laramie Longhorn
starting at $50,890 MSRP

Limited
starting at $53,465 MSRP
2020 Ford F-150 Trims
XL
starting at $28,495 MSRP
XLT
starting at $34,510 MSRP
Lariat
starting at $42,500 MSRP
Raptor
starting at $53,205 MSRP
King Ranch®
starting at $54,740 MSRP
Platinum
starting at $55,270 MSRP
Limited
starting at $67,485 MSRP
Power & Handling
Engine Options
Both the 2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Ford F-150 offer multiple engines for you to choose from. Take a look at the table below to learn more about the available engines.
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Towing & Payload
As you can see in the table above, both the 2020 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 provide impeccable towing specifications. The 3.6L V6 engine, the base for the Ram 1500, provides more greater payload capacity than the 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, the base Ford F-150 trim. Not to mention, the 3.6L V6 has higher HP and torque specs, which are important for towing and payload capacities.

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Reliability
You'll find that the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 both offer the following warranties: a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty (gas engines). However, the 2020 Ram 1500 takes it a step further and offers a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty on the diesel engine - best in its class.
Interior Features
Both the 2020 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 come complete with a plethora of comfort and convenience features, such as cloth or leather-trimmed seats, power seats, and storage options. The base 2020 Ram 1500 trim provides superior specs compared to the starting 2020 Ford F-150 trim, which includes:
- 40/20/40 split bench with HD vinyl seating
- Power heated mirrors with manual fold
- Remote charge-only USB port
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- 3.5-in. driver information cluster
- Active noise control system
Technology
You'll find each of these trucks packed with infotainment features, but which one is better? The base Ford F-150 trim is equipped with an AM/FM stereo and FordPass™ Connect with Wi-Fi® hotspot. The base Ram 1500 is standard with Uconnect® 3 with a 5-in. display, which includes Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® technology. It's undeniable that the 2020 Ram 1500 has more bang for your buck when it comes to entertainment technology.

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Safety
Ram and Ford understand that safety is the main priority, which is why they equip their vehicles with top-notch preventative measures. Both the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 come standard with electronic stability control, a rearview camera, tire pressure monitoring, and trailer sway damping. Some extra features available on both models include:
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with trailer coverage
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keeping system
- Pro trailer backup assist