2023 Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

February 21st, 2023 by

2023 has arrived and so have the new models for the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500. Knowing the F-150 has been America’s favorite for over 45 years, Ram has attempted to step up its truck game. The real question is have they accomplished building a better truck than the F-150 for 2023? We are here to find out.

Available Trim Packages

When it comes to having multiple options to choose from, Ford offers a wider variety than its Ram competitor. In addition Ford offers an all electric pickup option known as the F-150 Lightning. Ram does not offer an all electric truck option but hopes to start sometime in 2024.

2023 Ford F-150

Choose from 9 trim options. These include the: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, Tremor, Raptor and Lightning.

2023 Ram 1500

Available in 8 trims, pick between the: Limited, Limited Longhorn, Rebel, Laramie, Bighorn, Tradesman, Trades HFE, and finally the TRX.

Awards & Accolades

When it comes to being recognized as the best, the F-150 takes the win over the Ram 1500. It’s no wonder the F-150 has been America’s favorite pickup truck for over 45 years.

Ford F-150

Ram 1500

  • #1 Driver Appeal Among Large Light-Duty Pickups, 3 Years in a Row from JD Power.
  • America’s Most Loyal Pickup Owners 6 Years in a Row by IHS Markit.
  • 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 4 Years in a Row for Ram 1500 Crew Cab with optional front crash prevention and optional LED projector headlights

Top of the Line Comparison

While all of the trim options have specific standard technology, we will compare the F-150 Raptor vs the Ram 1500 TRX. When shopping for a powerful truck you want the ultimate horsepower available. With the Raptor R you’ll experience an impressive 700 hp from the supercharged 5.2L V8 predator engine. In fact this is the same engine used in the Mustang GT500. Similarly, the Ram 1500 TRX comes equipped with 702 available hp.

Knowing that both trucks have an extreme 0-60 MPH time, it’s now time to explore their towing capacity. While the Ram 1500 TRX can haul up to 8,100 lbs, The F-150 Raptor is rated 100 lbs higher coming in at a whopping 8,200lbs. In truth, when you are hauling heavy loads through any Montana mountain pass, every pound matters.

Now for the price comparison. The starting MSRP for the 2023 Ram 1500 TRX is $84,355. You may be relieved to know the starting MSRP for the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor is just $76,775.

For a more visual view of the 2023 F-150 Raptor, check out the video below.

In conclusion we think the choice is simple. With more options to choose from, including an all electric model, more awards, More towing capacity and a lower starting MSRP, it’s clear the F-150 will remain top in its class. We won’t overlook the fact the Ram 1500 TRX has 2 more available horsepower than the Raptor R but ask yourself, if you are behind the wheel of a truck with 700 horsepower are you going to notice a difference of 2?

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