Ford F150 vs Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Ford F150, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ford F150 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Ford F150
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 229 configurations
2015–2027
Ram 1500
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 142 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford F150 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,450 ✓ | $2,650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 349 g/mi ✓ | 384 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.2, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid | Mild Hybrid, SIDI, 5.7, 6.2 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6), Automatic 6-spd | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium, Gasoline or E85 | Regular, Premium, Midgrade |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 229 | 142 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
F150 vs 1500: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ford F150 or the Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Ford F150, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford F150 runs about $2,450 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,650 for the Ram 1500 — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the F150 and 1500 offer?
Ford F150: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.2, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid. Ram 1500: Mild Hybrid, SIDI, 5.7, 6.2.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford F150 and the Ram 1500 as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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