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2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
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William Stopford
RAM 1500 vs Ford F-150 Comparison
RAM 1500
Ford F-150
2024 RAM
1500
vs
2024 Ford
F-150
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Ford F-150
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Ford F-150.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
98L - 121L
1196 to 1476 km
136L
1700 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$106,950 - $140,945
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
The 2024 Ford F-150 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Oxford White
- Agate Black
- Iconic Silver
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonised Grey
- Rapid Red
All paint colours besides Oxford White are considered prestige paint, which costs an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TWINTURBO PORT & DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 3497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 298kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 678Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 3100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 | |
