2022 RAM 1500 vs. 2022 Ford F-150

Drivers looking to put a truck in the driveway have several options, including the 2022 Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. Both will get the trailer to your work site or the camper or boat out for a weekend getaway, but which one fits your style and needs best? Consider the differences in a head-to-head comparison of the 2022 Ram 1500 versus the Ford F-150.

Trims Available

The 2022 Ram 1500 has greater offerings at the base level than the 2022 Ford F-150. Let’s look at the differences in trims for these full-size trucks:

2022 Ram 1500 Trims

The 2022 Ram 1500 is sold in seven primary trims: Tradesman, Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), Rebel, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited, and TRX. On the base level Tradesman, you get heated and power-adjustable outside mirrors, automatic headlights, black bumpers, black door handles, and 18-inch steel wheels. The Big Horn features chrome bumpers, fog lights, body-colored door handles, and 18-inch aluminum wheels. You’ll find a more aggressive exterior styling for the Rebel with a power-sliding rear window, LED exterior lighting, underbody skid plates, tow hooks, and all-terrain tires.

The Laramie adds a power-sliding rear window, power-folding side mirrors, LED headlights, and added exterior chrome. On the Limited Longhorn, you get upgraded LED headlights with automatic high beams, side steps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and 20-inch aluminum wheels. The Limited upgrades everything with a four-corner air suspension to raise or lower the vehicle’s height and power-deployable running boards. The off-road-ready TRX features flared fenders, a lifted suspension, underbody skid plates, amber LED lights embedded in the functional hood scoop, and 35-inch all-terrain tires.

The 2022 Ford F-150 Trims

For normal daily use, the 2022 Ford F-150 has six trims to choose from: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. For drivers looking to take the F-150 off-road, Ford also offers the Tremor and Raptor trims with features designed for the trail. The XL rolls down the road on 17-inch steel wheels, while the XLT trades those in for 17-inch aluminum wheels and adds fog lights. On the Lariat, you get LED bed lighting, a Class IV trailer hitch, and 18-inch aluminum wheels.

The King Ranch gets you LED headlights and taillights, and the Limited has a two-panel moonroof, power running boards, a power up-and-down rear tailgate with Ford’s tailgate step and work surface, and 22-inch polished aluminum wheels. The Tremor is only available as a crew cab with 18-inch alloy wheels and 33-inch all-terrain tires, while the Raptor has 17-inch alloy wheels with 35-inch all-terrain tires. The Raptor also features Raptor-specific fender flares for a unique appearance.

Power and Performance

Although the 2022 Ford F-150 has more engine options, the base engine comparison favors the 2022 Ram 1500, with slightly more horsepower and torque. You also only have a diesel option with a Ram. Check out the various engine options for these trucks:

2022 Ram 1500 Performance

Depending on the trim level you select, Ram has four engine options for the 2022 1500. The standard 3.6-liter V-6 with eTorque garners 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque to get you out in front of the pack. You can opt for the 5.7-liter V-8 with or without eTorque for 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.

If you prefer a diesel engine, Ram has a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 that delivers 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. A 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 is unique to the off-road-ready TRX and produces 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque to take you anywhere you want.

2022 Ford F-150 Performance

Ford has six engines available for the 2022 F-150. First up is the 3.3-liter V-6 that makes 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. You can also go with the turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 that gets 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. For a bit more power, there’s a 5.0-liter V-8 for 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.

Ford offers a hybrid powertrain for the F-150, which includes the 3.5-liter V-6 with an electric motor and battery pack for 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque. You can also get the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, which generates 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Lastly, the Raptor gets a special 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 that delivers 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.

Towing Capacities

Towing capacities can be a deciding factor when choosing between two different trucks. Here are the maximum capacities for the 2022 Ram 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150:

2022 Ram 1500 Towing Capacity

The 2022 Ram 1500 can tow between 6,120 and 12,750 pounds, depending on trim level, transmission, engine, drivetrain, and cab/box options. This truck has over 200 configurations to get you the necessary capacity to get the job done. Here are the maximum engine towing capacities of the 2022 Ram 1500 based on engines:

• 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque: 7,730 pounds.
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8: 11,610 pounds.
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with eTorque: 12,750 pounds.
• 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6: 12,560 pounds.
• 6.2-liter HEMI V-8: 8,100 pounds.

2022 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

The same factors help determine the towing capacity of the 2022 Ford F-150: engine, transmission, trim level, drivetrain, and cab/box configuration. Here are the maximum towing capacities based on engines:

• 3.3-liter V-6: 8,200 pounds.
• 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6: 10,100 pounds.
• 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6: 14,000 pounds.
• 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full-Hybrid V-6: 12,700 pounds.
• 5.0-liter V-8: 13,000 pounds.
• 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6: 8,200 pounds.

Although the Ford F-150 edges out the Ram 1500 slightly on towing capacity, the capacities are so close that the other factors may sway you to accept a slightly lower maximum capacity in order to get other, more desirable features on your truck.

The 2022 Ram 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150 may have similar offerings, but the Ram tops the Ford overall in comparison, especially at the lower trim levels. Those wishing to purchase a full-size truck with better-than-basic features within a budget will be pleased with the options available on the 2022 Ram 1500 Tradesman.

When you’re ready to take the 2022 Ram 1500 out for a test drive, see the sales team at Jeff Belzer CDJR New Prague. You can find us at 1185 W. 280th St. in New Prague, Minnesota, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closing at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Call us at 952-800-9619 or complete our secure online form to get started today.