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2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500 Comparison

See how the 2026 Ford F-150 and 2026 Ram 1500 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

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Full-sized pickup trucks

2026 Ford F-150

$37,290 - $79,005

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Full-sized pickup trucks

2026 Ram 1500

$42,025 - $88,800

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The refreshed F-150 has exterior styling updates, while the interior is largely unchanged. The cabin is very quiet, and the crew-cab versions we tested are super-roomy. The 2.7-liter turbo V6 provides effortless acceleration and a respectable 19 mpg ...

The freshened Ram 1500 full-sized pickup truck continues to come standard with a 3.6-liter V6, but for 2025 the optional Hemi V8 has been replaced by a smooth and refined turbocharged inline-six producing 420 hp. Not only is the turbo-six slightly mo...

Highs

Quietness

Cabin room

Acceleration

Controls

Hybrid’s built-in generator

Hybrid's long cruising range

Smooth and quick acceleration with the turbo inline-six

Comfortable ride

Quiet cabin

Roomy rear seat

Automatic 4WD available

Lows

Ride

Agility

High step-in

High step-in height hampers access for shorter drivers

Long wet stopping distances

Road Test Score

/ 100

Reliability

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

/ 100

Overview

Body Styles

extended cab, regular cab, crew cab

extended cab, crew cab

Trim Lines

Platinum, Tremor, XL, Hybrid Lariat, STX, Lobo, King Ranch, XLT, Lariat, Raptor R, Raptor

Express, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Rebel, Warlock, Big Horn

Base Price Range

$37,290 - $79,005

$42,025 - $88,800

Drive Wheels

4WD, RWD

4WD, AWD, RWD

Seating Capacity

3 Front, 3 Rear

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors

3.5-liter V6 turbo (400 hp); 3.5-liter V6 hybrid (430 hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (450 hp); 5-liter V8 (400 hp); 5.2-liter V8 supercharged (720 hp); 2.7-liter V6 turbo (325 hp)

3-liter 6 turbo (540 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp); 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp); 3-liter 6 turbo (420 hp)

Transmissions Available

10-speed Automatic

8-speed Automatic