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When you want a new full-size pickup truck, it only makes
sense to evaluate the two leaders in the industry: the 2019 Ford F-150 vs. 2019
Dodge Ram. At Phil Long Ford in Raton, NM, we believe information is essential
to making the right decision. That's why we've taken the time to compare the
Ram 1500 to the F-150 through multiple categories for you. With this data,
you'll be able to clearly see the winner when it comes to standard features,
interior quality, and Dodge vs. Ford reliability.
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Exterior Comparison
First it's vital that we look at the differences between the
2019 Ford F-150 vs. 2019 Dodge Ram exterior specifications. In this section, we
will evaluate bed length and color options.
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2019 Ford F-150 |
2019 Dodge Ram |
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Bed Length |
Three sizes available: 5.5-, 6.5- and 8-foot lengths |
Two sizes available: 6-foot-4-inch or 5-foot-7-inch bed |
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Color Options |
13 color choices including Blue Jeans, White Platinum, Magnetic, Ruby Red and Stone Gray |
12 color choices including Ivory, Patriot Blue, Black Forest Green, and Rugged Brown |
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Reliability Comparison
Our 2nd step is to evaluate the reliability of
the 2019 Ford F-150 in comparison to the 2019 Dodge Ram. To do this, we must
look at engine performance, fuel mileage, towing capacity, and payload.
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2019 Ford F-150 |
2019 Dodge Ram |
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Engine Options |
Six engine options including a base V6, a V8, turbodiesel and three turbo V6 choices. |
Two engine options: 305-horsepower V6 or 395-horsepower V8 |
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Fuel Mileage |
Base engine provides 19/25 mpg |
Base engine provides 20/25 mpg |
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Towing Capacity |
Up to 13,200 pounds |
Up to 12,750 pounds |
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Payload |
Up to 3,300 pounds |
Up to 2,300 pounds |
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Interior Comparison
The next step to of this full truck comparison between the
2019 F-150 and the 2019 Ram 1500 is to look at the interior space and quality.
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2019 Ford F-150 |
2019 Dodge Ram |
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Passenger Space |
Regular Cab: 3; SuperCab and SuperCrew: 6 |
Regular Cab: 3; Quad and Crew Cab: 6 |
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Cargo Room |
Up to 51.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row |
N/A |
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Standard Features |
Radio, climate control |
Push-button start, three USB ports, Bluetooth plus a Uconnect infotainment system and 5-inch touch screen |
Safety Comparison
Our final stop in the F-150 Ram evaluation is to look at the
overall safety. We need to look at standard safety features and see what
ratings were given to each truck. Only then, can we truly determine which truck
stands out in terms of total safety
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2019 Ford F-150 |
2019 Dodge Ram |
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Standard Safety Features |
Standard features include automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection plus a rear-view camera complete with Dynamic Hitch Assist. |
Only comes with a rear-view camera. |
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NHTSA Rating |
5/5 |
Not ranked |
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IIHS Rating |
Good in five tests and Superior for front crash prevention technology |
Good in six tests but Marginal for headlight illumination |
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Clear Winner: 2019 Ford F-150
In the constant battle between Ford vs. Dodge
trucks, we see that there's a clear winner for this year. The 2019 Ford F-150
tows more, hauls more and comes with more standard safety equipment. Whether
you need a new pickup truck to get the job done or you want to take your family
on a trip, the Ford F-150 should be your choice. Stop by Phil Long Ford Raton
to experience a test drive, check out all our 2019 Ford models, and see all the
Ford F-150 lease deals we have happening right now.
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