2017 Ford F-150 vs. 2017 Ram 1500
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for about 40 years. Among the truck's most popular traits include impressive levels of capability, overall outstanding passenger comfort and a wide range of powertrains to accommodate just about any need. Comparing the 2017 Ford F-150 vs. 2017 Ram 1500 clearly displays how much further ahead the Ford truck is compared to its competitor. For the current model year, the 2017 F-150 has picked up several upgrades, which only add to the truck's lead in the industry segment. Leading the way for the improvements made to the new F-150 is a completely redesigned turbocharged, V-6 engine which is paired with the automaker's new 10-speed transmission.
Not only has the 2017 Ford F-150 received a noticeable boost in performance, but those improvements translate into the final product, towing. The 2017 F-150 has a higher maximum towing capacity than the 2017 Ram 1500 when the truck is properly equipped. Additionally, the popular Ford pickup has been given some of the most advanced connectivity and infotainment software; further widening the gap between the 2017 F-150 and 2017 Ram. One of the areas where the Ram pickup loses points with independent reviewers is with its lack of modern active safety systems. By comparison, the 2017 Ford F-150 can be commonly found with features like lane departure warning, automated parallel parking assist and adaptive cruise control.
| 2017 Ford F-150 |  |
2017 Chevy Silverado |
| Turbo., 2.7-L, V-6 | Engine | 3.6-L, V-6 |
| 325/375 | Horsepower/Torque | 305/269 |
| Six-speed auto | Transmission | Eight-speed auto |
| 10,800 lbs. | Max. Towing | 10,640 lbs. |
Performance specs 2017 F-150
It seems like each of the six primary trim grades available for the 2017 Ford F-150 found at Houston Ford comes with its own engine option. Ford trucks are industry leaders in using turbocharging technology for its power plants. This allows the engines to more easily offer outstanding fuel economy scores without sacrificing capability. For instance, the available turbocharged, 2.7-liter, V-6 engine for the 2017 F-150 makes more than 320 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque; easily besting a competing V-6 equipped with the current Ram 1500, which tops out at just more than 300 horsepower. Also available for certain versions of the 2017 F-150 is a 10-speed automatic transmission.
