2023 Ford F-150 VS RAM 1500 In Bedford, VA

   

           

   

               

2023 F-150 Vs. 2023 RAM 1500 in Bedford, VA

The Ford F-Series is the most popular pickup truck series in North America, with a rich history dating back to 1948. Now on the 14th series, the most well-known of the series is the F-150. The 2023 F-150   debuted in 2021 and raised the F-Series bar to new heights. How does it compare with the competition?

One of its prolific competitors is the RAM 1500. The RAM pickup truck, formerly known as Dodge Ram, is now on the fifth generation that debuted in 2019 and received a facelift in 2021. How will it stack up against the F-150?

Let's find out which one out of the 2023 F-150 and 2023 RAM 1500 is the best full-size pickup truck. Our comparison looks at the interior, performance, and safety features. Visit Berglund of Bedford  in Bedford, VA, to find out all there is to know about the 2023 F-150.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 Ford F-150   offers a choice of three cabs, ranging from a two-door regular cab to a full-size four-door crew cab. There's also an intermediate extended cab that offers two regular-sized doors plus two smaller doors. Coupled with three bed lengths, the F-150 offers supreme versatility, depending on your requirement. Choose the largest cab configuration, and you receive comfortable seating for up to five occupants and some nifty storage space options.

In comparison, the 2023 RAM 1500 only offers the choice between a quad and a crew cab, both of which have four doors. However, both are less spacious than the 2023 F-150. Reviewers have also noted that the quality of materials in the 2023 F-150 is a cut above, regardless of trim choice.

The 2023 F-150 and 2023 RAM 1500 offer Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, climate control, and 8-inch or 12-inch touchscreens. Extensive option lists on each model also include powered and heated front seats and dual-zone climate control. Moreover, the 2023 F-150 also offers a Bang & Olufsen speaker system that you wouldn't expect on a pickup truck.

Performance Comparison

You've got decent powertrains to choose from in the 2023 F-150  , and they're all coupled to a class-leading 10-speed automatic transmission. There's a lovely 400-horsepower 5.0-liter Predator V-8 to enjoy. It also offers a 290-horsepower 3.3-liter V-6, a 325-horsepower turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6, a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6, and a 250-horsepower 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6. There's also a Hybrid variant that pairs a turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 with an electric motor for 400 horsepower. It could go from zero to 60 in 5.4 seconds. You can pick between rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive options. There's also a hardcore Raptor R variant with 700 horsepower.

The 2023 RAM 1500 has a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V-6 with 305 horsepower and a 5.7-liter V-8 with 395 horsepower. It also offers a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 that generates 260 horsepower. Moreover, there's a RAM TRX variant that pulls 702 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties.

The maximum towing capacity of the 2023 F-150 is 14,000 pounds. This is appreciably more than the 12,750-pound maximum that the 2023 RAM 1500 can offer. The F-150 also has a maximum payload capacity of 3,250 pounds. This is still more than the RAM 1500's 2,320-pound maximum.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 F-150   and 2023 RAM 1500 offer at least six airbags, automated emergency braking, stability control, and daytime running lamps as part of an extensive standard safety feature list. You can also specify lane departure warning with lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control on the 2023 F-150.

Find the 2023 F-150 in Bedford, VA

It's easy to see that the 2023 Ford F-150   is the best full-size pickup truck on the market. It offers more space, versatile cab and bed length options, a broad array of powertrains, and a comprehensive set of safety features. Why not call over at Berglund of Bedford   in Bedford, VA, and take a test drive?