RAM 1500 vs Ford F150

Battery · #1 03-05-2015, 10:44 AM

Im torn. I love the engine in the RAM and I am in love with the rambox addition (not worried about lost box space), however I am absolutely in love with the body style and interior on an F150. What would you choose and why?

Drewski Canuck · #2 03-05-2015, 10:49 AM

Some people are "Posseurs" and need to look the look. Some are not.

This is a truck, in Alberta, and will presumably be used hard and put away wet.

Beauty is only tin deep.

Look at what it will be used for, how long you want to keep it, and what it MIGHT be used for. That is the wild card, as we always end up doing extreme things with our vehicles at some point in the future, like towing a big boat or trailer.

These days, vehicles are pretty reliable, and cost competitive. Get all the truck you can and play one dealer off the other.

Drewski

Battery · #3 03-05-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewski Canuck

Some people are "Posseurs" and need to look the look. Some are not.

This is a truck, in Alberta, and will presumably be used hard and put away wet.

Beauty is only tin deep.

Look at what it will be used for, how long you want to keep it, and what it MIGHT be used for. That is the wild card, as we always end up doing extreme things with our vehicles at some point in the future, like towing a big boat or trailer.

These days, vehicles are pretty reliable, and cost competitive. Get all the truck you can and play one dealer off the other.

Drewski

It will be pulling a 19' boat around in the summer time and mostly used for getting in to town from Airdrie daily and camping/fishing/hunting. I wont be using it for work or anything like that. More of a family truck.

abhunter8 · #4 03-05-2015, 11:17 AM

I am a ford man but have drove 2 Dodge 1500's for the past 10 years. The Ford in my opinion may be a little better built truck but I have not had any issues with the Dodges. The fords on our fleet at work have had nothing but problems. This is what it boils down to for me... If you want to spend $10,000 more buy the Ford... if not buy the Dodge!

BobNewton · #5 03-05-2015, 11:26 AM

Drive em both and pick the one you liked the best.

I drove the Dodge about 4 blocks. Back to the dealer and walked away.

It drove like a big bad ram. Some like that. I didn't. I bought the Ford. Drives like a luxury car and is just as capable.

My opinion.

kidd · #6 03-06-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BobNewton

Drive em both and pick the one you liked the best.

I drove the Dodge about 4 blocks. Back to the dealer and walked away.

It drove like a big bad ram. Some like that. I didn't. I bought the Ford. Drives like a luxury car and is just as capable.

My opinion.

What he said.
kidd

Drewski Canuck · #7 03-05-2015, 11:27 AM

If you are keeping it for a long time, get the FIAT / Mercedes 3.0 Diesel. It is a good engine and will last and last. ALOT of Jeep Grand Cherokee owners with the 3.0 diesel have over 500 k on theirs.

I expect that a chip after warranty will give the 3.0 diesel in these trucks a lot more performance.

Drewski

Mistagin · #8 03-05-2015, 11:55 AM

I can hardly wait to get a look at and drive the proposed rumoured new Nissan Frontier. I know, it's not a full size, but if ya don't need a full size it might be worth the wait. It's rumoured that Nissan is thinking about putting a Cummins diesel in them.

Meanwhile, I really like my 2012 F-150. It's only got the 3.7 V-6, thus rated to tow 7,000 lbs, but it gets good mileage. I just did an ice road trip from Fort McMurray to Fort Smith, NWT and averaged 12.7 litres per 100 km. Next week I'm doing a run down to Red Deer and will be monitoring fuel consumption then too ( I always do). The best mileage I've gotten with it is just under 9.7 litres per 100 km - highway speeds in the summer, that was towing my small 14.5 foot fishing boat and loaded with camping gear

. Can't get that engine in them anymore though.

Big pete · #9 03-05-2015, 10:49 AM

I would take the f150 because I am in love with the Eco boost motor, it's great on fuel and still has tons of giddy up n go

jayboots · #10 03-05-2015, 10:53 AM

Drive both and pick the one that you like. Im bias to Ford, as you said I feel the interior is the nicest as is the comfort.. If looking at F150 go 5.0. the "eco"boost has been found to have the same mileage or worse the the 5.0's in Alberta, and if you put any kind of level lift or different tires then what comes on from the dealership. the 5.0 wont be as effected in the mileage department. Plus less things to worry about.... like turbo's breaking.....

Don't have much knowledge on Dodge so I'm not going to say anything on it

stob · #11 03-05-2015, 11:17 AM

My neighbors are ford guys and one just sold off his fleet of 150's at auction because of a design flaw in the cam phasers i think he said. Ford knows of it and it is current in the pre eco boost trucks yet they won't honour fixing their design flaw(s) ... I drive a RAm and it does it all on and off roads read hemi here. Some young ranchers i know are buying ford only because they are the cheapest $$$.... .02

marauder11 · #12 11-15-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stob

My neighbors are ford guys and one just sold off his fleet of 150's at auction because of a design flaw in the cam phasers i think he said. Ford knows of it and it is current in the pre eco boost trucks yet they won't honour fixing their design flaw(s) ... I drive a RAm and it does it all on and off roads read hemi here. Some young ranchers i know are buying ford only because they are the cheapest $$$.... .02

They just Fixed mine

Jon 2011 · #13 03-05-2015, 08:09 PM

I've had my ecoboost since May 2013 and love it. The engine has tons of power, have 30000 km with no issues

Faststeel · #14 03-05-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon 2011

I've had my ecoboost since May 2013 and love it. The engine has tons of power, have 30000 km with no issues

30,000 isn't much of a test IMHO..FS

Stinky Buffalo · #15 03-06-2015, 09:36 AM

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30,000 isn't much of a test IMHO..FS

Mine was awesome until about 35000.

Bunch · #16 03-06-2015, 03:58 PM

I love my raptor... Owned em all and it's been my favorite.

bb356 · #17 03-06-2015, 04:42 PM

Dodge !!!

schreyer · #18 03-05-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Battery

Im torn. I love the engine in the RAM and I am in love with the rambox addition (not worried about lost box space), however I am absolutely in love with the body style and interior on an F150. What would you choose and why?

I've driven both a 2014 ram (5.7L with 3.92 gears I believe) and my 2013 F150 with 5.0L and 3.55 gears.

The ram has the acceleration down-pat. A little bit nicer of a ride when going around the city. But backing up you are practically blind. And every douche in edmonton wants to race you. Also made a lot of friends at the gas station every 4 days...

The ford is WAY easier on gas. 10.9L if I cruise at 105 on the highway. I've towed under 7500lbs with it, and don't need to go higher than that. To me that's getting into diesel territory.

VanIsleGuy · #19 03-05-2015, 09:47 PM

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And every douche in edmonton wants to race you.

LOL I was driving my 2003 F250 and pulled up beside a 2014 RAM 1500. The guy wanted to race so I did. Smoked him bad. That stock 5.7 didn't like my beefed up 6L. Good times

Jperepeletza · #20 03-05-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Battery

Im torn. I love the engine in the RAM and I am in love with the rambox addition (not worried about lost box space), however I am absolutely in love with the body style and interior on an F150. What would you choose and why?

The 1500 ram suspension I find wasn't that great you put a little bit of wait and the cool springs would sink Id take the Ford

Snap Shot · #21 03-05-2015, 09:45 PM

My brother has a 2015 ram 1500 eco diesel. All i have to say is wow.I am extremely jealous of his mileage.It is honestly unreal.No issues so far truck has about 20,000kms on it.

JPGLADNEY · #22 11-12-2015, 07:01 PM

Did some research, found a guy that has 286,000 miles on his ecoboost. Had his own timber company. Said he had everything original, on his fourth set of spark plugs, and a driver side window regulator. He said " my truck may break down tomorow, but I doubt it" all you gotta do is watch the ford torture test haha

Ice Fishing Maniac · #23 11-12-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Battery

Im torn. I love the engine in the RAM and I am in love with the rambox addition (not worried about lost box space), however I am absolutely in love with the body style and interior on an F150. What would you choose and why?

I am a Chev guy but love the new F150 and the new 2017 F250 that will be released in a year.

The new 2017 Ford F-150 Atlas now as of today has really caught my eye....it's one sharp looking truck.

Headdamage · #24 11-12-2015, 08:20 PM

I haven't liked Dodge for years but the coil suspension and the new v6 diesel are very interesting and I might have a closer look.

levigne25 · #25 11-12-2015, 11:38 PM

Mulehahn · #26 11-13-2015, 12:35 AM

Having put countless hours in the passenger seat of both for work (my operator demands to drive) I can honestly say on a long haul the Dodge is horrible. The transmission hump is right in the way so the passenger can never get comfortable. If you are going on long drives the passenger will demand to drive. As for dependability, I have never noticed a difference. We put a lot of hard kilometers on our trucks has stood out. The only thing I will say is that the dodges are a lot easier to fix.

Kim473 · #27 11-13-2015, 06:47 AM

My 2013 ecoboost is great. average about 9 - 10L / 100k hiway. Drove to Utikama from edmonton last year in that freezing rain storm. About 100k in 4X4at 50k/hr through the ice storm when all the semis were parked, went on at mile 88, drove on the lake down past mile 80 and completely around the island. Filled up in st.albert with 1/4 tank of gas left. Cost was $80.00 Tatal was about 150 km in 4X4 and the rest was hiway. Great gas milage at lots of power for pulling.

My son has the 2014 5.0L V8 and gets the same milage as me. The 5L has a differant torque curve and I think it would pull a trailer better than my ecoboost. He did blow a engine at 3000 K but the second engine is doing great.
I think someone forgot to tighten some bolts at the factory on the first one and thats why it droped a piston into the oil pan.

I would get another F150 in a heart beat. Just not sure which one. Maybe the 5L when they put twin turbos on it. WOW ! That would be quick.

JPGLADNEY · #28 11-13-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim473

My 2013 ecoboost is great. average about 9 - 10L / 100k hiway. Drove to Utikama from edmonton last year in that freezing rain storm. About 100k in 4X4at 50k/hr through the ice storm when all the semis were parked, went on at mile 88, drove on the lake down past mile 80 and completely around the island. Filled up in st.albert with 1/4 tank of gas left. Cost was $80.00 Tatal was about 150 km in 4X4 and the rest was hiway. Great gas milage at lots of power for pulling.

My son has the 2014 5.0L V8 and gets the same milage as me. The 5L has a differant torque curve and I think it would pull a trailer better than my ecoboost. He did blow a engine at 3000 K but the second engine is doing great.
I think someone forgot to tighten some bolts at the factory on the first one and thats why it droped a piston into the oil pan.

I would get another F150 in a heart beat. Just not sure which one. Maybe the 5L when they put twin turbos on it. WOW ! That would be quick.

How many km you have on your ecoboost?

Kim473 · #29 11-13-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JPGLADNEY

How many km you have on your ecoboost?

22,000 Km and loveing it. No problems at all.

BobNewton · #30 11-13-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim473

My 2013 ecoboost is great. average about 9 - 10L / 100k hiway. Drove to Utikama from edmonton last year in that freezing rain storm. About 100k in 4X4at 50k/hr through the ice storm when all the semis were parked, went on at mile 88, drove on the lake down past mile 80 and completely around the island. Filled up in st.albert with 1/4 tank of gas left. Cost was $80.00 Tatal was about 150 km in 4X4 and the rest was hiway. Great gas milage at lots of power for pulling.

My son has the 2014 5.0L V8 and gets the same milage as me. The 5L has a differant torque curve and I think it would pull a trailer better than my ecoboost. He did blow a engine at 3000 K but the second engine is doing great.
I think someone forgot to tighten some bolts at the factory on the first one and thats why it droped a piston into the oil pan.

I would get another F150 in a heart beat. Just not sure which one. Maybe the 5L when they put twin turbos on it. WOW ! That would be quick.

I pretty well promise you, your eco boost will darn near embarress your sons 5.0 in the towing department.

The ECO makes more torque and its curve is waaaay wider. Makes peak torque at 1900 rpm vs the 5.0 needs to be reved way out to make less.

That ecoboost is the next best thing to towing witha diesel, as it tows just like a diesel.

BUT if you tow with it. say good bye to your fuel mileage. it will DRINK fuel at an alarming rate. But will snort up any hill you can find like no bodies business. Its an impressive engine.