Head to head
2026 Ford F150 vs Ram 1500
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Ford F150
Shown: 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 8 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Ram 1500
Shown: 2026 1500 4WD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 2026 Ram 1500 4WD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Ford | Ram |
| Model | F150 Pickup 2WD | 1500 4WD |
| Trim / config | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) | Automatic 8-spd |
| Body | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| CO₂ | 445 g/mi | 444 g/mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 10 yr / 100k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Ford F150 and the Ram 1500 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.