While looking for a capable and powerful truck for your Burlington, Lumberton, and Medford, NJ, drives, you've likely started looking into the 2021 Ford F-150, but how does it measure up against F-150 competitors? Take a look at the Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 and see which truck is right for you.

Let our team at Lucas Ford outline the pros and cons of each truck to help you make your decision.

2021 F-150 vs 2021 1500: Performance Capabilities

When choosing your next pickup truck, you'll want it to have a range of capabilities. From towing to on-road performance, what are the F-150 and 1500 trucks capable of?

If you've got trailers, boats, and campers to tow, you'll be much happier with the F-150 towing capacity than the Ram 1500. The F-150 can tow up to 14,000 pounds where the Ram 1500 maxes out at 12,750 pounds.

To power those impressive towing capacities, each truck comes with a range of engines each with unique capabilities. The F-150's power comes from one of six available engines, though the Ram 1500 only has five engines to offer. And while they each pair with an automatic transmission, the Ford's 10-speed transmission will likely offer noticeably smoother shifting than the Ram 1500's 8-speed transmission.

The F-150 has an available 8-foot cargo box that will give you plenty of space for all your gear. With the Ram 1500, you might not have all the space you need, since the largest available box size is only the 6-foot, 4-inch box.

Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Interior Amenities

Want room to stretch out inside the cabin of your truck? You'll have several cab styles to choose from for each vehicle, and although they are both spacious, there are still a few places where the F-150 dimensions pull ahead of the Ram 1500.

The F-150 offers 40.4 inches of rear headroom and 43.9 inches of front legroom where the Ram 1500 only has 39.8 inches of rear headroom and 40.9 inches of front legroom. You and your passengers will be comfortable in either vehicle thanks to their available dual-zone automatic temperature control.

They both also have versatile center consoles. The Ram offers a reconfigurable center console storage area with a compartment for a 15-inch laptop.

However, if you need to send emails on that laptop, you might be happier with the Ford's available interior work surface. This gives you a worktable that folds right out from the center console that you can use for work and lunch breaks whenever you need it.

2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Ram 1500: Powerhouse

Whether you're at the worksite or campsite, sometimes you need an outlet. Either of these trucks can fill that need with their available power outlets.

The Ram 1500 comes available with a Cargo Management System that includes a 115-volt outlet to let you plug in tools while on the road. However, the Ford F-150 is able to take that power much further with available Pro Power Onboard.

This system offers up to seven outlets with outputs ranging from 2.0kW to 7.2kW. With this your truck will be able to power anything from a sander or TV to a welder or space heater.

Which Should You Choose: Ford F-150 or Ram 1500?

So, which truck is right for you? Between the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500, we think the Ford has more to offer. If you want to see this truck in person before you make your decision, visit our dealership and take it for a test drive. We have a Ford F-150 for sale that drivers around Burlington, Lumberton, and Medford, New Jersey, are sure to love.

Contact Lucas Ford to learn more about the F-150 today!

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