2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500
Two of America’s favorite pickup trucks are facing off: the 2026 Ford F-150 and the 2026 Ram 1500. Which one are you pulling for?
These durable, full-size pickup trucks are built for hard work and boast serious towing strength, along with ample creature comforts that you’ll truly appreciate on long work days. But which one comes out on top?
If you’re ready to upgrade to a new pickup truck, we’re here to help you weigh your options. We’ll take a closer look at both the 2026 Ford F-150 and the 2026 Ram 1500 below, comparing their performance, capability, amenities, safety technology, and pricing. Discover which truck is the better fit for your lifestyle today!
2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500: Engine Options
Both the 2026 Ford F-150 and 2026 Ram 1500 give you a variety of robust engines to choose from. But the Ford F-150 offers two more engine options than the Ram 1500, including a full hybrid engine, which you won’t find in the Ram 1500 lineup.
Let’s take a look at the available engines for both trucks:
2026 Ford F-150 Engines
- 2.7L EcoBoost® V6: 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque
- 3.5L PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6: 420 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque
- 3.5L EcoBoost® V6: 382 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8: 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque
- 3.5L High Output EcoBoost® V6 (only available for F-150 Raptor): 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque
- 5.2L Supercharged V8 (only available on F-150 Raptor R): 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque
2026 Ram 1500 Engines
- 5.7L HEMI® V8: up to 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque
- High-Output 3.0L Hurricane: up to 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque
- 3.0L Hurricane: up to 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque: up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque
Both trucks' engine offerings are impressive, but If you’re looking for maximum power, the new Ford F-150 significantly surpasses the new Ram 1500 with its available 5.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine, which delivers a staggering 720 horsepower.
While the 2026 Ford F-150 MPG numbers are not yet available to compare to the Ram 1500 MPG numbers, only the Ford F-150 for sale offers a full hybrid engine option, which provides more efficiency — without decreasing power — wherever the road takes you.
2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500: Capability
When there’s home improvement supplies to be hauled or a boat or trailer to tow, you need a truck with major muscle to do the job right. Maybe you want maximum towing capacity — or maybe a lower towing capacity is sufficient. Both the 2026 Ford F-150 and the 2026 Ram 1500 offer a range of towing capacities and payload ratings to fit your needs.
Let’s start with the Ford F-150. When properly equipped, the F-150 offers the following capacities:
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine
- 8,400-pound max available tow rating
- 1,775-pound max available payload rating
- 3.5-liter PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6 engine
- 11,600-pound max available tow rating
- 1,740-pound max available payload rating
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine
- 13,500-pound max available tow rating
- 2,440-pound max available payload rating
- 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
- 12,800-pound max available tow rating
- 2,235-pound max available payload rating
When the Ram 1500 for sale is properly equipped, it offers the following capacities:
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine:
- 11,320-pound maximum towing capacity
- High-output 3.0L Hurricane engine:
- 10,000-pound maximum towing capacity
- 1,490-pound maximum payload
- 3.0L Hurricane engine
- 11,610-pound maximum towing capacity
- 1,930-pound maximum payload
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque
- 8,130-pound maximum towing capacity
- 2,360-pound maximum payload
Once again, the 2026 Ford F-150 has the upperhand, offering a maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds with its 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine. The maximum Ram 1500 towing capacity, on the other hand, is 11,610 pounds with its 3.0-liter Hurricane engine. But, ultimately, the right choice for you depends on your towing and hauling needs.
2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500: Interior
So which truck offers the best experience behind the wheel? The answer comes down to your preferences. Both models offer an abundance of features designed to elevate your time on the road.
For the 2026 Ford F-150, that looks like available heated and ventilated front seats, an available heated steering wheel, and available dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control. A 12-inch capacitive touchscreen comes standard, while a B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® or a B&O® Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® are available, depending on the trim.
Other available conveniences include a wireless charging pad, an interior work surface, and lockable, fold-flat storage for your essentials.
Like the F-150, the 2026 Ram 1500 offers available heated and ventilated front seats, an available heated steering wheel, and available A/C with dual-zone auto temperature control. But when it comes to the touchscreen, an 8.4-inch touchscreen comes standard while a 12-inch touchscreen is available.
Available upgraded sound systems include nine amplified speakers with a subwoofer and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon® premium sound system. Other available conveniences include a wireless charging pad, second-row in-floor storage bins, and front center-seat cushion storage.
2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500: Safety & Driver-Assistance Technology
Next stop: safety. Both pickup trucks offer a list of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies that offer protection, convenience, and peace of mind.
For the 2026 Ford F-150, standard features include:
- BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage
- Curve Control
- Forward Collision Warning
- Reverse Sensing System
- Lane-Keeping System
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Post-Collision Braking
- Rear View Camera
Available features include a Heads-Up Display, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Intersection Assist 2.0 for even more confidence and convenience.
For the 2026 Ram 1500, standard features include:
- Active Lane-Management System
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
- Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus
- ParkSense® Front and Rear Park-Assist
- ParkView® Rear Back-up Camera
- Trailer Sway Damping
- Traction-Control
Available features include Evasive Steering Assist, Head-Up Display, Drowsy Driver Detection, and Intersection Collision-Assist System.
Both trucks offer available hands-free driving; for the Ford F-150, this convenient system is called BlueCruise, and for the Ram 1500, it’s called Hands-Free Active Driving Assist. Both systems allow you to take your hands off the steering wheel on select routes, further enhancing your driving experience.
2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 Ram 1500: Pricing
Wondering how much these pickup trucks cost? We’ll break pricing down by each trim level.
2026 Ford F-150 Pricing
- XL: Starting at $39,3301
- STX: Starting at $41,8551
- XLT: Starting at $44,6951
- Lariat: Starting at $59,5601
- Tremor: Starting at $64,9151
- King Ranch: Starting at $65,8251
- Platinum: Starting at $68,8001
- Raptor: Starting at $79,0051
2026 Ram 1500 Pricing
- Tradesman: Starting at $41,0252
- Express: Starting at $43,4452
- Big Horn: Starting at $46,5752
- Warlock: Starting at $51,8652
- Laramie: Starting at $61,0752
- Rebel: Starting at $64,7402
- Rho: Starting at $72,4952
- Limited: Starting at $75,7002
- Limited Longhorn: Starting at $76,8952
- Tungsten: Starting at $88,0952
As you can see, the 2026 Ford F-150 offers a lower starting price point than the 2026 Ram 1500, which can make the F-150 the more attractive option for drivers on a budget.
Test-Drive the 2026 Ford F-150 at Mike Reichenbach Ford
So which full-size pickup truck is your best match: the 2026 Ford F-150 or the 2026 Ram 1500 for sale near you? If you’re looking for more engine options, more maximum towing capacity, and more available horsepower, the 2026 Ford F-150 is the ideal choice. But we’ll let you decide.
If you’re still not sure, we recommend test-driving both trucks to compare the driving experience each offers. Check out our current selection of trucks to find a Ford F-150 for sale that fits your lifestyle, then visit Mike Reichenbach Ford, your local Ford dealership, for a test drive!
Have questions? Feel free to contact us to learn more about the 2026 Ford F-150’s specs, availability, and features. You may also want to explore our other truck options, like the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. We can’t wait to help you upgrade to one of our powerful pickup trucks here in Florence, SC!
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