Comparing the 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ram 1500 is comparing two of the most popular Trucks on the road today. Both offer plenty of power and features, but which one is best for you?
First up, you should consider the MSRP (manufacturer's standard retail price) of each Truck. The base model of the 2021 F-150 has a starting price of $29,290 while the base model of the 2021 1500 costs $32,795.
Of course, there are various trims options for both Trucks, each of which start at different prices as more features are included. You can check our amazing 2021 Ford F-150 offers 8 trim options including: XLT, XL, LARIAT, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, Tremor, and Raptor. On the other hand, the 2021 Ram 1500 offers 9 trim options including: Lone Star, Tradesman, Laramie, Big Horn, Longhorn, Limited, Rebel, HFE, and TRX. Be sure to call us here at Pacifico Ford so we can help you more fully compare different trim options between the 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ram 1500.
Another key consideration when doing a side-by-side of these Trucks are the engine options. Ford offers 5 different engines for its F-150 line, including the Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, and Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6. Ram offers 5 different engines for its 2021 1500 lineup, including the Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, and Gas/Electric V-6.
Next up you will want to look at the drivetrain options and MPG ratings for these Trucks. The 2021 F-150 offers up Four Wheel Drive and Rear Wheel Drive and gets 27 miles per gallon. The 2021 1500 has Four Wheel Drive and Rear Wheel Drive drivetrains and gets 33 miles per gallon.
Finally, when it comes to available colors, the 2021 F-150 comes in 21 colors including colors like: Yellow, Vermillion Red, Velocity Blue Metallic, and Stone Gray Metallic. In comparison, the 2021 1500 comes in 14 colors including Tank Clearcoat, Spitfire Orange Clearcoat, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat, and Olive Green Pearlcoat to name a few.
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
25/26 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
20/26 MPG
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6, Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
25/26 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
25/26 MPG
Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Four Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
14/18 MPG
Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Four Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
16/20 MPG
Regular Unleaded V-8, Regular Unleaded V-6, Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
20/26 MPG
Regular Unleaded V-8, Regular Unleaded V-6, Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
20/26 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Gas/Electric V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
22/32 MPG
Gas/Electric V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
20/26 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Gas/Electric V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
22/32 MPG
Gas/Electric V-8, Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
22/32 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Gas/Electric V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
22/32 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Gas/Electric V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
22/32 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Gas/Electric V-6
Four Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
21/29 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6, Regular Unleaded V-8, Gas/Electric V-6
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
22/32 MPG
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8
Four Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
10/14 MPG
When comparing two great Trucks like the 2021 Ford F-150 vs. the 2021 Ram 1500, you're going to want to look at all of the features and specifications side-by-side. This will help you decide if the 2021 Ford F-150 has better options and brings more performance than the 2021 Ram 1500.
Use the trim selector above to change trims for each model. The tables below will automatically update to show you comparisons of each type of feature. Check out the entertainment features in the 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ram 1500, as well as the exterior and interior features, mechanical options, and safety features. Comparing how the 2021 Ford F-150 safety and mechanical specs stack up against those of the 2021 Ram 1500 is important for many drivers. But, sometimes it's the interior or entertainment options offered by the 2021 F-150 or the 2021 Ram 1500 that makes the choice clear.
At Pacifico Ford, we strive to give our customers complete details on all of the Trucks they may be considering. Give us a call today, or drop in to our local Philadelphia Ford dealership at 6701 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 to ask any questions you may have.
If you're a visual person, there's no better way to evaluate appearances than by comparing images of the 2021 Ford F-150 & 2021 Ram 1500. We've compiled some of the more important views of each these Trucks, including exterior photos of the front of the 2021 F-150 and 2021 1500, the rear, and a profile view. We've also got interior photos of the 2021 1500 & 2021 F-150 including the dashboards, trunk, rear seats and engines.
Overall the 2021 Ford F-150 is a better value than the 2021 Ram 1500 because of its performance, safety features, and choices when it comes to engine type, colors, and other options. Price will always depend on the trims you are comparing so be sure to compare the right specs and contact Pacifico Ford at 215-240-6806 when deciding on the best Truck for you.
The final price of either of these Trucks will depend on your trim selection and the options you select. The 2021 Ford F-150 base model has an MSRP of $29,290, and the base model MSRP of the 2021 1500 starts at $32,795.
The 2021 Ford F-150 comes with these drivetrain options:
The 2021 Ram 1500 comes with these drivetrain options:
The 2021 Ford F-150 with a base model engine gets 27 miles per gallon. The 2021 Ram 1500 base model gets 33 MPG.
2021 Ford F-150 Engine Options:
2021 Ram 1500 Engine Options:
The 2021 Ford F-150 comes in 21 colors including:
The 2021 Ram 1500 comes in 14 colors including: