2020 Ford F-150 vs. 2020 Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford F-150 and 2020 Ram 1500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Ford F-150 and the 2020 Ram 1500.
In comparing the 2020 Ford F-150's and the 2020 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford F-150's and the 2020 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford F-150 is a better car than the 2020 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford F-150 ranges from $25,705 to $50,748 while a used 2020 Ram 1500 is priced between $27,697 to $45,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford F-150 loses 37.9 percent of its value and the 2020 Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford F-150 retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Ram 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Ford F-150 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2020 Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, while the 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 575 miles. The F-150 uses e85, regular unleaded, and the 1500 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2020 Ram 1500 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The 2020 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2020 Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2020 Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2020 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the 2020 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Ram 1500, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,692
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,200 - $44,580
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,145
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,692
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,200 - $44,580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,797
Price Range:
$25,705 - $50,748
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,220
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,148 - $41,515
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,854
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,395
# Good or Great Deals:
1,235
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$36,107
Price Range:
$27,697 - $45,998
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,220
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,148 - $41,515
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.3 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.3 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 13.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 13.9
Ford F-150 Rankings
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7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ram 1500 Rankings
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11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
2020 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, XL, XLT
2020 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1990 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7710 lbs
Max Payload:
2300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
437 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4069 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4805 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue Jeans / Velocity Blue
Gray
Abyss Gray / Lead Foot / Magnetic / Stone Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Magma Red / Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Olive Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Not available
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Diesel Gray/Black
Black
Black
