Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Classic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 Classic 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 and the Ram 1500 Classic.
When we compare the Ford F-150's and the Ram 1500 Classic's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Ram 1500 Classic has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, 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's and the Ram 1500 Classic's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 ranges from $43,448 to $95,880 while a used 2024 Ram 1500 Classic is priced between $27,061 to $41,549. For a new model, the Ford F-150's price is between $42,771 and $90,747, with the Ram 1500 Classic priced between $35,167 and $54,765.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 loses 43 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 Classic loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Classic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 Classic base engine makes 305 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 900 miles. The 1500 Classic is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 650 miles. This gives the Ford F-150 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ram 1500 Classic. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the Ram 1500 Classic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ram 1500 Classic is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the Ram 1500 Classic offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the Ram 1500 Classic, with an average rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.05 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
42771 - 90747
Starting MSRP:
37450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38623
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
37000 - 40275
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
35167 - 54765
Starting MSRP:
38705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41149
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36800 - 52850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60297
Price Range:
43448 - 95880
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55823
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
51410 - 60297
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33365
Price Range:
27061 - 41549
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48783
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
33365 - 56205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16192
Depreciation %:
0.43236147
Resale Value $:
21258
Residual Value %:
0.56763853
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147 - 0.43236147
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18791
Depreciation %:
0.48550358
Resale Value $:
19914
Residual Value %:
0.51449642
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.48562479
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.48116644 - 0.48722123
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.6 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Classic
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.6 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.050813989176714
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 21.4
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10Ram 1500 Classic Rankings
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3 out of / 10Ranking
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7 out of / 10Ranking
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10 out of / 10Available 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
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Ram 1500 Classic Trim Levels
Express, SLT, SSV, Tradesman, Warlock
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.05 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7400 lbs
Max Payload:
1775 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4175 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4610 lbs
Max Payload:
1930 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
684 / 900 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 650 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
73.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4396 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.2 inches
Length:
227.7 inches
Wheelbase:
141.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4872 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
229 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Robin Egg Blue
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Bright Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Power Tan
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Black
Black
