Ford F-150 Limited vs. Ram 1500 Limited

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

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Ford F-150 Limited ranges from $50,935 to $67,370 while a used 2022 Ram 1500 Limited is priced between $43,598 to $65,332.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Limited loses 37.9 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 Limited loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 Limited retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Limited.

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 Ford F-150 Limited’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 Limited base engine makes 395 horsepower. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 624 miles. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. This gives the Ford F-150 Limited the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ram 1500 Limited. The Limited uses regular unleaded, and the Limited uses midgrade unleaded.

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

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 Limited and the Ram 1500 Limited are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Limited offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the Ram 1500 Limited offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.

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