2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150® | Near Crystal Lake, IL
Conquer your next big job with help from the 2025 Ram 1500 or 2025 Ford F-150®. These robust and capable full-size pickup trucks have a lot to offer, from powerful engines to the latest technology. Find out which is best for you by reading this 2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 comparison created by the team at Sunnyside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in McHenry, IL.
If you’re interested in the Ram 1500, find it in our inventory and pair it with one of our finance or lease offers. Our dealership is conveniently located to serve nearby communities, including Crystal Lake, IL. We’re always happy to help you through the car-buying process, so feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (815) 385-7220.
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2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Exterior Design
With the rugged and bold exterior designs of the 2025 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, you're sure to turn heads. Available features on each truck, like LED headlamps and fog lamps, are both stylish and functional. The Ram 1500 offers 18-, 20-, or 22-inch wheel options and the F-150 has 17-, 18, or 20-inch wheels. Both trucks let you easily access your cab with the available power-deployable running boards and bed with available power tailgates. Uniquely, the Ram 1500 offers the RamBox® cargo management system for keeping your cargo organized.
Available Ram 1500 exterior features include:
- Auto-folding exterior mirrors
- Rear power-sliding window
- Spray-in bed liner
- Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Interior Design & Technology
Find comfortable amenities and intuitive technology inside the 2025 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. Enjoy premium seat materials, including available leather in the Ram 1500 and F-150. Both pickup trucks are available with heated and ventilated front seats. When it comes to displays, the Ram 1500 has a 14.4-inch touchscreen and 12-inch cluster display available, while the F-150 has a 12-inch touchscreen and 12-inch productivity screen available. The Ram 1500 has Harman Kardon® and Klipsch® audio systems available, with Bang & Olufsen® systems available on the F-150.
Available Ram 1500 interior features:
- 20-way power front seats with massage function
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone auto temperature control
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
- Digital rearview mirror
- Dual wireless charging pad
2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
The 2025 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 have a selection of robust engines. The Ram 1500 has three engine choices, which include the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine, the 3.0L Hurricane inline six-cylinder (I6) engine, and the high-output 3.0L Hurricane I6. Each engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. You’ll find six engines available on the F-150, including two gas V6 engines, a hybrid V6 engine, a V8 engine, and two high-output engines all equipped with a ten-speed automatic transmission. When using the 3.0L Hurricane I6 engine, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 11,570 pounds, while the F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds with the 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine.
View engine specifications in the following tables.
2025 Ram 1500
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 | High-output 3.0L Hurricane I6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 HP | 420 HP | 540 HP |
| Torque | 269 lb.-ft. | 469 lb.-ft. | 521 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | ||
2025 Ford F-150
| Engine | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 3.5L PowerBoost full-hybrid V6 | High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | High-output supercharged 5.2L V8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 HP | 400 HP | 400 HP | 430 HP | 450 HP | 720 HP |
| Torque | 400 lb.-ft. | 410 lb.-ft. | 500 lb.-ft. | 570 lb.-ft. | 510 lb.-ft. | 640 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | |||||
2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Size & Cargo Space
Find ample space for cargo and crew with the cab and bed options of the 2025 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. The Ram 1500 has two cab options, the quad and crew cab, both with two rows of seating for up to six passengers. The Ford F-150 has three cabs, the single-row regular cab for seating three, and the two-row SuperCab and SuperCrew® cabs. When it comes to storage, the Ram 1500 can choose between the 5-foot 7-inch and 6-foot 4-inch beds, while the F-150 has 5.5-foot, 6.5-foot, and 8-foot beds.
Cab specifications include:
| Ram 1500 | 2025 Model | Ford F-150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad | Crew | Cab | Regular | SuperCab | SuperCrew |
| Six | Six | Max. Passenger Capacity | Three | Six | Six |
| 40.9 / 39.2 in. | 40.9 / 39.9 in. | Headroom | 40.8 in. / N/A | 40.8 / 40.3 in. | 40.8 / 40.4 in. |
| 40.9 / 35.6 in. | 40.9 / 45.2 in. | Legroom | 43.9 in. / N/A | 43.9 / 33.5 in. | 43.9 / 43.6 in. |
| 6-ft. 4-in. | 5-ft. 7-in. and 6-ft. 4-in. | Bed Options | 6.5- and 8-ft. | 6.5-ft. | 5.5- and 6.5-ft. |
Bed specifications include:
| Ram 1500 | Heading | Ford F-150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-ft. 7-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. | Bed Length | 5.5-ft | 6.5-ft. | 8-ft. |
| 53.9 cu.-ft. | 61.5 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume | 52.8 cu.-ft. | 62.3 cu.-ft. | 77.4 cu.-ft. |
2025 Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Safety Options & Features
The 2025 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 are packed with innovative safety features designed to help you on all your towing excursions. Both share access to key safety technologies, including forward collision avoidance, blind spot detection, and intersection assistance. You’ll find enhanced awareness with the available surround view camera system in the Ram 1500, while the F-150 has a rearview camera. The Ram 1500 has an available hands-free active driving assist system, and the F-150 offers to the Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving.
Available Ram 1500 safety features include:
- ParkSense automated parking system
- Active lane management system
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Active driving assist system
- Traffic sign recognition
- Evasive steering assist
- Drowsy driver detection
- Intersection collision assist system
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