The 2023 Ford F-150 Still Struggles Behind the Ram 1500
The Ford F-150 is the most popular truck, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best. The Ram 1500 still outranks the F-150 on various lists provided by critics. However, the 2023 ford F-150 gained significant upgrades in an attempt to catch up.
2023 Ford F-150 vs. 2023 Ram 1500
While the 2023 Ford F-150 and the 2023 Ram 1500 are both great trucks to consider, the F-150 still falls short. AutoBlog noted that the Ram 1500 still has a better ride quality. Rivals have had since 2019 to catch up but can’t.
The decision to replace the old leaf spring suspension setup with a new coil spring rear system is still paying off for the Ram 1500. It has responsive handling, secure steering, and confident brakes.
While the F-150 is also smooth and confident, the seats aren’t as comfortable. It also has a little more interior noise than the Ram 1500 with louder engines. The F-150 Hybrid is quite loud and vibrates.
Plus, the Ram 1500 has more storage space and passenger room. It’s more accommodating for families and everyone’s gear.
Does the 2023 F-150 or Ram have more power?
The 2023 Ford F-150 has five engines available, while the 2023 Ram 1500 has four different powertrains. The standard F-150 3.3-liter V6 engine cranks out 290 hp and 256 lb-ft of torque. The Ram kicks things off with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 305 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque.
Critics love the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid. The 3.5-liter V6 engine is paired with an electric motor to generate 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque. It gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and up to 26 mpg on the highway.
However, battery problems have caused the Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid to be ranked as the least reliable truck you can buy.
The Ram 1500 has a popular Ecodiesel option. The turbodiesel 3.0-liter V6 engine delivers 26 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. It gets an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in the city and up to 32 mpg on the highway.
The Ford F-150 Raptor R delivers 700 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque, while the Ram 1500 TRX comes in at 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.
But the F-150 is the towing king. It can tow up to 14,000 lbs and carry a payload of up to 2,238 lbs. The Ram 1500 maxes out at 12,750 lbs and can carry a payload of up to 2,235 lbs.
What’s new for the 2023 F-150?
To spice things up, the 2023 Ford F-150 gained the new supercharged F-150 F-150 Rattler R to play in the desert with the Ram 1500 TRX. The Raptor R starts at $109,145, while the TRX begins at around $84,335.
You can also check out the F-150 Rattler, the new affordable off-roading equipped model. It’s based on the standard F-150 XL trim with skid plates, a locking differential, all-terrain tires, upgraded shocks, and hill descent control.
The 2023 F-150 Heritage Edition celebrates 75 years of success with unique two-tone paint jobs that pay heritage to retro designs.
While the F-150 is closer to the Ram 1500 in terms of space and comfort, it still falls short. However, this popular truck is a well-rounded option that’s comfortable, robust, and capable.
