2021 Ford F-150 vs. 2021 Ram 1500

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 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 2021 Ford F-150 and the 2021 Ram 1500.

When comparing the 2021 Ford F-150's and the 2021 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150's and the 2021 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ram 1500 is a better car than the 2021 Ford F-150.

Pricing: A used 2021 Ford F-150 ranges from $30,448 to $54,983 while a used 2021 Ram 1500 is priced between $29,964 to $56,456.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ford F-150 loses 37.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Ford F-150 retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 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 2021 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2021 Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 552 miles. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. This gives the 2021 Ram 1500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Ford F-150. The F-150 uses e85, regular unleaded, and the 1500 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2021 Ram 1500 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The 2021 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2021 Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2021 Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2021 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the 2021 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Ram 1500, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.