2026 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500

For V8 power, the Ford F-150 also reigns supreme. With the 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine, the F-150 delivers 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The HEMI® V8 engine in the Ram 1500 equals that torque output but produces 395 horsepower. Comparing high output engines? The 3.5-liter High Output EcoBoost® V6 engine on the F-150 Raptor delivers 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Ram 1500 trucks can feature the High Output 3.0-liter Hurricane engine that delivers 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque. But that's as high as the performance outputs climb. The Ford F-150 offers a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine on the Raptor R, which is rated for 720 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. Choose one of six engines as you explore new Ford F-150 trucks for sale in Dyersville, IA.

If you're hauling a boat to the lake or towing a work trailer back to Edgewood, IA, you'll want to call upon the capabilities of the new Ford F-150. Powered by the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine, the 2026 Ford F-150 touts a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds. The Ram 1500 has a lower maximum towing capacity of 11,610 pounds. This is a substantial towing margin and should factor into your decision. If you're comparing V8 towing ratings, the Ford F-150 wins there, too. The 5.0-liter V8 engine in the Ford F-150 is rated to tow trailers up to 12,800 pounds. A HEMI® V8-powered Ram 1500 can only tow 11,320 pounds. When you need to move heavy materials and machinery around Manchester, IA, it helps to have a new truck with a high payload capacity. The V6-powered Ford F-150 boasts a best-in-class maximum payload rating of 2,440 pounds. The V6-powered Ram 1500 has a payload rating of 2,360 pounds.

Another reason to choose the 2026 Ford F-150 is Pro Power Onboard™. The exclusive system delivers electricity to anywhere an outlet isn't accessible. The F-150 provides up to 7.2 kW of electric power. Power your farm essentials, miter saw, or camping equipment with this unique Ford F-150 feature. Farmers from Farley, IA, enjoy having power on demand. The Ram 1500 now offers an On-Board Power system, but it only scales up to 2.0 kW.

The Ford F-150 offers an eight-foot truck bed and a unique SuperCrew® cab style. Regular Cab and SuperCab® models are also available at our Ford dealership near Delhi, IA. The Ford F-150 offers more cab configurations and longer truck beds. The Ram 1500 is offered as a Quad Cab and Crew Cab model. The longest truck bed for the Ram 1500 is 76 inches.

Enjoy hands-free driving, even while hauling your boat or camper, on major Iowa highways with a BlueCruise-equipped Ford F-150. The Ram 1500 offers Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, but BlueCruise is considered a more mature system with millions of accumulated miles. The Ram 1500 offers Trailer Hitch Line-Up Assist, but a new Ford F-150 offers both Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™.