| 2014 Ford F150 | 2014 Ram 1500 |
2014 Ford F150 vs 2014 Ram 1500 near Philadelphia, PAThe Ford F150 and the Ram 1500 models have been among the best half-ton pickup trucks of the past few decades. Ford's work-truck mindset and Ram's commitment to towing capability and combination of technology and connectivity make this review a compelling one. Read more about the comparison between the 2014 Ram 1500 and the 2014 Ford F150. | |
2014 Ford F150 Power & HandlingThe Ford F150 comes with a variety of engines with different capabilities. Standard in the 2014 F150 is the 3.7-liter V-6 engine that produces 302 horsepower, and 278 pounds-feet of torque. The first of three available engines for 2014 is the 5-liter V-8 that produces 360 horsepower and 380 pounds-feet of torque. Second, is the new Twin-Turbo 3.5-liter V-6 which delivers 365 horsepower and 420 pounds-feet of torque. Last, but not least, the 6.2-liter V-8 whcih produces 411 hp and 434 pounds-feet of torque. These engines are matched up with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Ford F150 may achieve up to 23 MPG highway, or as low as 16 with the bigger engines. | 2014 Ram 1500 Power & HandlingThe 2014 Ram 1500 offers three different engines including the new ECO Diesel engine which combines power with fuel efficiency, producing 240 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, more efficient than all V-6 gasoline engines in the half-ton category. It also delivers in terms of gas mileage achieving greater than 25 MPG on the highway. Like the other engines the ECO Diesel is paired with the TorqueFlite 8, the only eight-speed automatic transmission offered in the half-ton class. The 3.6-liter award-winning Pentastar engine also provides 25 MPG highway while producing 305 horsepower, 269 lb.-ft of torque. | ||
2014 Ford F150 Features & DesignThe 2014 Ford F-150 is well suited to life as a work truck. It can be equipped to perform a variety of work- and recreation-related chores without breaking a sweat, and little details like the clever tailgate step, trailer sway control, box side steps and the Work Solutions options make life easier for the owner. The interior leaves a little on the table, the cabs are starting to show their age. Materials quality is a step down from the Silverado and Ram 1500, albeit still quality materials, and neither the controls nor the instrumentation look or feel cutting-edge anymore. | 2014 Ram 1500 Features & DesignThe 2014 Ram 1500 retains its rugged, handsome appearance with an award-winning interior (Ward's 10 Best Interiors), exterior design aesthetics and segment-leading technology including Chrysler Group's award-winning Uconnect System on an easy-to-use 8.4-inch touchscreen interface with steering wheel commands. Every Ram 1500 truck benefits from content specifically designed to match each model's unique style to boost overall capability in each model to up-fit for any job. | ||
ConclusionsThe 2014 Ram 1500 provides better fuel efficiency with three engine options with up to 25 MPG highway, and innovative technology including the award-winning Uconnect software. The Ford F150 is always reliable, sturdy, and a rugged work truck. It is harder on gas, but the features that make it easier to work out of such as the tailgate step make it a great truck. What separates the two trucks is the Ram 1500's interior design, which is both elegant and rugged all at the same time. For more information about this review, contact us today! |